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
Mixing interviews with house music pioneers and compelling cinematic recreations, Move Ya Body offers a revelatory chronicle of house’s humble roots, explosive influence, and inevitable exploitation, all the while celebrating its unique power to liberate listeners and bring people together.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The biblio-memoir marries autobiographical and literary analysis, telling a personal story by chronicling the experience of reading particularly revelatory texts.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Nobody would say these two England performances were revelatory, but every opportunity to try to learn things is valuable.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The documentary project – which evolved from an initial iteration as a play, to a monologue and then to a film — became a revelatory experience for Lane.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The biblio-memoir marries autobiographical and literary analysis, telling a personal story by chronicling the experience of reading particularly revelatory texts.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
Nobody would say these two England performances were revelatory, but every opportunity to try to learn things is valuable.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The documentary project – which evolved from an initial iteration as a play, to a monologue and then to a film — became a revelatory experience for Lane.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
Adjective
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Mackintosh and Bourne mitigate the damage by grouping some songs together and presenting them in an ingeniously suggestive dramatic fashion.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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This revelation tempers the expectations of a Dynasty revival despite the suggestive interactions and Hammerstone's social media activity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump is demanding that his Justice Department investigate both men, which is a clear abuse of power as well as a revealing example of Trump’s escalation from nasty tweets about his political opponents to unleashing federal prosecutors on them.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Val Kilmer was tremendously candid about his life and career, between a revealing 2020 memoir and an intimate 2021 documentary.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to Huang, that means, taking the time to thoughtfully design and produce each piece, ensuring that every item is meaningful and serves a purpose for our customers.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the most meaningful conversations don't even require a formal sit-down and begin with a simple question or two.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be more expressive, human, and animated to keep attention.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The designer and entrepreneur has sometimes been overshadowed by her friend and close collaborator Josef Frank, whose colorful, expressive prints have become synonymous with the brand.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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