as in private
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
someone leaked confidential government information to the press
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Recent Examples of confidential
Anything – absolutely anything that will embarrass The Party is suppressed, impounded, sealed, ruled confidential, granted protective orders, etc. etc.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
In support of the cause, 100% of the purchase price from the jeans will be donated to Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit offering free, 24/7, confidential mental health support to anyone in need.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Another problem with the new rules, according to the Williamson County lawsuit, is that the case files that the attorney general's office could request might include confidential information about victims, mental health records and informants.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Manhattan judges had asked the Trump administration to flesh out the specifics of recent requests to unseal the confidential materials at issue.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
In support of the cause, 100% of the purchase price from the jeans will be donated to Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit offering free, 24/7, confidential mental health support to anyone in need.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Another problem with the new rules, according to the Williamson County lawsuit, is that the case files that the attorney general's office could request might include confidential information about victims, mental health records and informants.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Manhattan judges had asked the Trump administration to flesh out the specifics of recent requests to unseal the confidential materials at issue.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
Adjective
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Appreciate Luxury with Great Views With more than 450 rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, the Omni Hotel offers the city's most luxurious accommodations.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The founders imagined showcasing a Scotland of sea eagles soaring above secret coves and singing sands.—
Angus MacKinnon,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Native Americans kept secret the location of hibernacula, the underground chambers in which clusters of rattlesnakes—sometimes hundreds of them—overwinter.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On June 24, the administration canceled a classified intelligence briefing to members of Congress, leading to frustration among those with questions about White House claims.—
Joshua Rovner,
The Conversation,
2 July 2025
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Intended as a joke, the post invited users to band together and raid Area 51 — a highly classified United States Air Force facility in Nevada — to uncover extraterrestrial life, long rumored to be hidden there.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Her signature platinum curls, classic minimalist style and soft-spoken mystique have become synonymous with Old Hollywood glamour, while her personal life story continues to fascinate and inspire.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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From long hours and personal financial pressure to constant decision fatigue and uncertainty, business ownership can eventually take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His second time in power was also marked by ongoing and largely undisclosed health problems.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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Though exact financial damages remain undisclosed, there are likely costs associated with reader refunds, extensive corrections and diminished advertiser confidence.—
Jonathan Gillham,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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While the cloven-hoofed Maison Margiela Tabi transcended from its position as cult cool girl shoe some time ago, even the less esoteric among us are testing out the toe-accentuating and toe-baring side of fashion.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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Other complaints get a bit more technical and esoteric and farther away from things that regular people probably care about.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Just for those reasons, to create a more intimate setting.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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Crowded House are heading back on the road in Australia this October and November, but this time, fans can expect something a little more intimate.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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