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
Dinner at Pankratz was nothing short of revelatory: sourdough from their own starter, smoky trout grilled over an open hearth, and vegetables just pulled from their garden.
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Harness this revelatory energy to work through your blocks, even if the process is slow and deliberate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Julia Child’s revelatory taste of sole meunière, Anthony Bourdain’s first oyster—these experiences initiate gourmands and shape their obsessions.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Sudden date changes, last-minute hosting decisions, and uncertainty over producers have made Hollywood’s most prestigious night feel rushed rather than revelatory and sometimes anti-climatic rather than suspenseful unfolding.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Harness this revelatory energy to work through your blocks, even if the process is slow and deliberate.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
Julia Child’s revelatory taste of sole meunière, Anthony Bourdain’s first oyster—these experiences initiate gourmands and shape their obsessions.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Sudden date changes, last-minute hosting decisions, and uncertainty over producers have made Hollywood’s most prestigious night feel rushed rather than revelatory and sometimes anti-climatic rather than suspenseful unfolding.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelatory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelatory
Adjective
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Commenters argued the suggestive nature of the song could direct bad actors toward LaR'iyah's videos.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The movie is quite true to its world - a world full of slapstick comedy, unfunny jokes, and vulgar and suggestive dialogues.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The figure-hugging midi dress featured a revealing square neckline and halter straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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One of the most revealing discoveries by law enforcement was a manuscript entitled Points of Origin, a novel Orr wrote with moments mirroring the real-life fires with uncanny specificity.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Authentic leaders define success by impact, growth, and meaningful contribution.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Antitrust law regulates the marketplace to ensure there is meaningful economic competition–including competition among colleges for athletes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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“Revelatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelatory. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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