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
The series achieves more introspection than the average sports documentary, and will feel revelatory to anyone who hasn’t followed the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career in detail.
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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.
—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
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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.
—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
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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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But some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Perhaps the most revealing moment of the conference occurred at the end of the first day, during the keynote speech from 33-year-old Alex Clark.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The documentary, which lands in theaters this weekend, creates a time capsule of videos, memories and eloquent observations that add up to work of incredible beauty and heartache.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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That being said, when a younger craft distillery is able to release a 10-year-old expression, that is a meaningful milestone.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Harmony, balance, and structure come together in a rich, expressive bubbly.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other colored stones are also gaining traction as couples explore more expressive options beyond the traditional diamond.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
11 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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