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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
In a revealing exposé that underscores the growing ethical concerns in artificial intelligence development, former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has stepped forward with troubling allegations about the company's data collection practices.
—Virginie Berger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
But after conspiracy theories circulated online in March about Middleton’s whereabouts, the royal put the rumors to rest by revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
—Time Staff, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film is an intimate and revealing portrait of the writer, told with extensive archival footage and recent interviews.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
In a revealing exposé that underscores the growing ethical concerns in artificial intelligence development, former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has stepped forward with troubling allegations about the company's data collection practices.
—Virginie Berger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Video showed prisoners being freed from Assad’s notorious detention facilities, rebels and civilians were seen ransacking the presidential palace, with footage revealing his luxurious lifestyle and large car collection.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
But after conspiracy theories circulated online in March about Middleton’s whereabouts, the royal put the rumors to rest by revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
—Time Staff, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Police say the man kept asking the girl suggestive questions, asked for photographs and sent some of himself.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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Like with congressional officials, the third-party service providers were barred from disclosing that the records had been subpoenaed.Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Once the biometric data is validated, the agent receives a pass/fail notification, ensuring that only legitimate requests are approved without disclosing any sensitive personal information.Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Two months later in Disney Hall, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted the Colburn Orchestra in a fiery yet eloquent performance of Sibelius’ Second Symphony, which was written at the beginning of the 20th century, when Finland was seeking cultural independence from Russia.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, this was a season- and career-defining game for those involved, as evidenced by Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s extremely emotional and eloquent postgame interview.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Here are maps showing some of Southern and Central California’s most populated areas within a tsunami hazard zone, as determined by the California Geological Survey.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is a really pretty wine with aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle with juicy stone fruit on the refreshing palate with bright acidity and a long expressive finish. 2021 Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, El Jabalí Vineyard, Sta.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The artist’s intuitive approach to sculpting diverse materials into expressive forms led to the creation of soaring red and pink rose blossoms made of fiberglass and stainless steel that rise as high as 15 feet into the air.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on a true story, the film follows a father who, in discovering that his daughter Dhukia is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, must make a devastating choice.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Begin with small, manageable changes that eventually add up, demonstrating to employees that your ideas are not only viable but beneficial.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Revealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revealing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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