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
Dylan’s performance was simply (and complexly) revelatory, while Nelson persevered in the face of an apparent cold on a cool, breezy night.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
This is the revelatory moment that these novels of female alienation inevitably confront: the dissolving of any illusion that intimacy is possible, the failure of the narratives that unify a family, the crumbling of the relational identities (mother, wife) that have pinned her in place.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The ambulance crew didn’t recognize him, and the run sheet — the document paramedics use to record patients’ condition and care — had no revelatory details.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The effect is disorienting—like a yearbook laid out by Mondrian—but, precisely for that reason, revelatory.
—Max Norman, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
This is the revelatory moment that these novels of female alienation inevitably confront: the dissolving of any illusion that intimacy is possible, the failure of the narratives that unify a family, the crumbling of the relational identities (mother, wife) that have pinned her in place.
—Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
The ambulance crew didn’t recognize him, and the run sheet — the document paramedics use to record patients’ condition and care — had no revelatory details.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The effect is disorienting—like a yearbook laid out by Mondrian—but, precisely for that reason, revelatory.
—Max Norman, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
Adjective
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville felt Shaw’s statements were painfully revealing.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett summed up the dispute in a revealing comment responding to a dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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An eloquent necklace and matching earrings alongside delicate rings were styled as a part of her red carpet look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Ambient background music plays, and eloquent placemats beckon you to your spot at the table.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Meghan Markle officially launched the first alcoholic offering of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, debuting its 2023 Napa Valley Rosé on Tuesday — a meaningful date for both her and Prince Harry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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