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
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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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The case in the book that is the most revealing involves the smart pacemaker case.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Getting a bit more granular, new developments tell an even more revealing story.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Spending decisions are made secretly with no meaningful input from most legislators, let alone the public.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The week will mainly be dry with a chance of isolated showers Monday and a better chance of more meaningful rain by Friday.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ray-Ban has that same energy — simple, expressive and easy to live in.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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