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
For the viewers who have been watching Mulligan perform the role of Serious Actress for 20 years, Beef will also feel a bit revelatory.
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Beth Orton is back with her first new music since 2022’s revelatory Weather Alive.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 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.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The comedian thinks oversized productions with multiple cameras lack the spontaneity and authenticity that once made comedy specials truly revelatory and unique.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Beth Orton is back with her first new music since 2022’s revelatory Weather Alive.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 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.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
The comedian thinks oversized productions with multiple cameras lack the spontaneity and authenticity that once made comedy specials truly revelatory and unique.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
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For example, do different networks rate explicit language, suggestive language and violent programming similarly, or are some networks prone to provide a lesser rating than others?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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On Chinese social media, some people said that K-pop — with its suggestive dance moves — is not appropriate for children.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Partnerships are unpredictable in the best or most revealing ways today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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What followed was a weeks-long saga of adorable chaos, neighborhood spectacle and a revealing look at how wildlife adapts to suburban life.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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General Daily Insight for April 26, 2026 Connection feels easier than usual, and something meaningful can take shape.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Connection feels easier than usual, and something meaningful can take shape.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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But it’s also refined, in its way, drenched in baby blue and perfectly expressive of the current trend for sculptural ‘art’ furniture.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Carolyn, Emma Ramos is particularly expressive, drawing quietly on deep reserves of pain and longing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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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 27 Apr. 2026.
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