as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
the pundit's comments were particularly revealing and exposed some of his more distasteful prejudices
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as in disclosing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger
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as in displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a habitual smirk that reveals his contempt for other people
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Recent Examples of revealing
Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Rosé accepted the award on Mars’s behalf, reading from prepared remarks that were pretty psychologically revealing.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
News of the collaboration first surfaced in late August, when Billy Ray Cyrus posted a snippet of the track on Instagram, revealing his daughter penned it for him.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Leni Riefenstahl, the defiant figure, ambushed by questions about her Nazism on a talk show, is perhaps the most revealing footage in the film.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Rosé accepted the award on Mars’s behalf, reading from prepared remarks that were pretty psychologically revealing.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Yet nearly six decades later, this constitutional provision has proven inadequate for the realities of modern governance, revealing dangerous gaps that leave America vulnerable during presidential health crises.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
News of the collaboration first surfaced in late August, when Billy Ray Cyrus posted a snippet of the track on Instagram, revealing his daughter penned it for him.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revealing
Adjective
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Gorham, New Hampshire Snugly situated in the shadow of the rugged Presidential mountains, Gorham is one of the Granite State’s most suggestive spots – and autumn in New England is a wonderful time to experience the town’s kaleidoscope of changing leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Keeping to the edgy theme, the mom of four styled the suggestive top half of her look with satiny trousers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s been quite a bit of funding action in the space in recent weeks, with Honeywell’s quantum computing company, Quantinuum, and Europe’s IQM Quantum Computers both disclosing funding rounds earlier this month.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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CoreWeave jumped more than 7% after disclosing an order from Nvidia.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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What had long been the province of geriatrics quickly morphed into something performative and hyper-masculine, with podcasters hyping testosterone injections, influencers displaying stacks of supplements, and billionaires interested in blood plasma exchanges as a way to live longer.—
Anne Marie Chaker,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Currently displaying rows 1 to 20.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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The opera goes to the heart of questions and debates over crime and punishment, and Heggie’s score propels it forward in an eloquent, deeply moving sound world.—
Georgia Rowe,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The rom-com canon receives a meaty and eloquent addition thanks to the acclaimed cast, consisting of Nicole Beharie, André Holland, and DeWanda Wise.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … STRANGE PAYOFF – Hobbyists stunned after uncovering ancient treasure trove in accidental discovery.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The problem arises when implicit or explicit pressures make either covering or uncovering feel compulsory—so the aim is to restore agency, letting employees decide for themselves without penalty.—
Tia Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The results of these studies have been mixed, with some showing a possible correlation and others showing no link.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The third is showing Nix a clip of the last 45 seconds from the first half of Broncos-Chargers this past Sunday.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As a performer, DiDonato is expressive with both her resonant, articulate voice and her face and physicality.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lyles is known for his vocal and expressive nature.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The life sciences sector is increasingly ambitious in its drug development activity, discovering and harnessing new molecules and devising more targeted therapies with implications for clinical trials and in-market safety monitoring.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Mexican filmmaker then name checked two of the biggest auteurs Korea has in directors Park Chan-wook — whose new thriller No Other Choice opened this year’s BIFF — and Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho (Parasite), who credits the festival with first discovering his genius.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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