revealing
adjective
re·veal·ing
ri-ˈvē-liŋ 
: allowing a look at or an understanding of something inner or hidden
a revealing confession
also
: tending to expose more typically hidden parts of the body
a revealing top
revealingly
adverb
Examples of revealing in a Sentence
The book is a revealing account of being part of a gang.
Her comments about her childhood were revealing.
She wore a very revealing shirt.
That skirt is much too revealing.
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Getting a bit more granular, new developments tell an even more revealing story.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
If the Sun is lower on the horizon, long shadows will stretch across the surface, enhancing relief and revealing depth, ridges, slopes, and crater rims that are often difficult to detect under full illumination.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The night had opened with Seacrest revealing which 14 artists had advanced from the Top 20 Hawaii performances, where America voted for the first time this season.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Even if there is no incriminating evidence in the files, an extensive case file could contain revealing and personal details about Swalwell and his campaign operations.
—Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
If the Sun is lower on the horizon, long shadows will stretch across the surface, enhancing relief and revealing depth, ridges, slopes, and crater rims that are often difficult to detect under full illumination.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The night had opened with Seacrest revealing which 14 artists had advanced from the Top 20 Hawaii performances, where America voted for the first time this season.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Even if there is no incriminating evidence in the files, an extensive case file could contain revealing and personal details about Swalwell and his campaign operations.
—Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revealing
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revealing. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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