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Telltale

usgb/ˈtelteɪl/Volume
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Subtle Hints

Used to describe signs that might be overlooked but are meaningful once noticed.

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Her hesitant voice was a telltale of her uncertainty.
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Implying Evidence

Suggests solid evidence without direct accusation or confirmation.

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The muddy footsteps were the telltale signs of the dog sneaking in.
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Invisible Threads

Implies connections between events or actions not immediately obvious.

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Multiple complaints were the telltale threads of a larger issue.
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