as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
ended his tall tale with a revelatory wink that indicated that it had all been an elaborate put-on
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Recent Examples of revelatory
Some are indeed quite revelatory.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
His own path to the literature and philosophy of Emerson and Thoreau – and to the environmentalism Danson shares with Henley – was different, if no less revelatory.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Amanda Peet is giving insight into what inspired her revelatory essay for The New Yorker.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In Proof, Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
His own path to the literature and philosophy of Emerson and Thoreau – and to the environmentalism Danson shares with Henley – was different, if no less revelatory.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Amanda Peet is giving insight into what inspired her revelatory essay for The New Yorker.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
In Proof, Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
Adjective
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According to a screenshot of the DMs in question, which TMZ obtained, the sender, who seemingly initiated the correspondence, sent a handful of suggestive messages to the Carpenter account.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, however, the evidence remains suggestive rather than definitive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the Sun is lower on the horizon, long shadows will stretch across the surface, enhancing relief and revealing depth, ridges, slopes, and crater rims that are often difficult to detect under full illumination.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The night had opened with Seacrest revealing which 14 artists had advanced from the Top 20 Hawaii performances, where America voted for the first time this season.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The full moon in Libra on April 1 lights up your fourth house of home and family, making the start of the month a lovely time for a visit or a meaningful gathering with those closest to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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It’s defined by preparation, priorities and confidence that the next chapter will be both financially secure and personally meaningful.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Across the runways, designers took a more expressive approach to dressing—from sharp color blocking at Loewe, Prada, and Jil Sander, to striking monochromatic looks at Chanel, Ashlyn, and Balenciaga.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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That meant figuring out how to make Rocky sound as expressive and excited as the character on the page.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Robell Awake, the chair is a meaning-laden object, symbolic of rest, a stand-in for the human body, a reflection of historical power dynamics.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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