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most telling

ADJECTIVE

effective, significant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cogent conspicuous convincing decisive devastating forceful powerful satisfying striking trenchant

STRONG

marked operative solid sound

WEAK

considerable crucial effectual forcible important impressive influential potent satisfactory valid weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent ineffective weak

STRONG

incomplete

WEAK

insignificant secondary unimportant

Example Sentences

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“The duration of the conflict is going to be the most telling in terms of how much of an impact it has,” ADB’s Albert Park told The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“What’s most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law,” the statement reads.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

He provided his most telling hint that he’s leaning into retirement when he talked about appreciating his final tours around the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

The most telling of all the squad's superstitions is that of captain Zoe Aldcroft.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The most telling proof of that attitude was the saga of Vickie Gomez.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger