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
In comparison to the revelatory function of more authentic forms of citizen journalism or modern professional journalism in terms of uncovering public and private wrongdoing, metajournalism has been criticized as a considerably less significant form of journalism.
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Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Mann says to himself in a revelatory interior monologue featured at the start of the film’s trailer, sitting meditatively in the Buick with Erika at the wheel.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 May 2026
At the heart of this very British invasion’s appeal, beyond the revelatory historical detail and sharp insights, is the friendship and repartee between the two hosts.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Hollywood says the Covid-19 pandemic was a revelatory moment for IMG, highlighting how its product had gone beyond being simply football matches.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Mann says to himself in a revelatory interior monologue featured at the start of the film’s trailer, sitting meditatively in the Buick with Erika at the wheel.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 May 2026
At the heart of this very British invasion’s appeal, beyond the revelatory historical detail and sharp insights, is the friendship and repartee between the two hosts.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Hollywood says the Covid-19 pandemic was a revelatory moment for IMG, highlighting how its product had gone beyond being simply football matches.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
Adjective
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The messages between Johnson and Duffey in 2024 revealed the two men used suggestive language.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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First, Apple breezed through a new feature in the cycle tracking app that warns users of patterns that might be suggestive perimenopause or an underlying health condition.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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If sheer lace is too revealing, an eyelet dress, like the one below, offers a similar effect while leaving more to the imagination.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
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Brown’s relationship with hard moments may be the most revealing part of this run.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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All Rights Reserved Reposado is where Tequila becomes most eloquent.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In his eloquent book on Dutch football, Brilliant Orange, David Winner writes of Cruyff still being asked about 1974 at the 1998 World Cup.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Together, a collaborative effort can create meaningful operational changes, including improved staffing, hospital-wide throughput initiatives, earlier discharge planning, expanded post-acute care resources, and greater accountability from leadership.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Spain’s Canary Islands Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, presents a timely story angle centered on sustainable marine tourism and ocean conservation as travelers increasingly seek meaningful and environmentally conscious travel experiences.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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