telltale

Example Sentences

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But there are some telltale signs - if you know where to look.

From BBC

“We see the telltale sign of a bubble as gear that has been ordered or shipped for which there is no operational or economic value,” wrote Truist Securities analyst William Stein in a research note.

From Barron's

Known for pushing the boundaries of fabrication, Whitten’s telltale as a designer was his distinctive patchwork construction.

From Los Angeles Times

No. Doctors say antidepressants—SSRIs as well as other classes—show none of the telltale signs of addictive substances.

From The Wall Street Journal

I also noticed a tray of golden madeleines with their telltale bumps on the counter, and lusciously swirled pavlovas bejeweled with dark berries capping off a meal.

From Salon