as in secrecy
the quality or state of being private or confidential
All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.
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Recent Examples of confidentiality
SpaceX has confidentiality filed for an IPO expected later this year sources told Bloomberg on Wednesday.
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The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Those reasons include confidentiality for Epstein's alleged victims, or anything that would compromise an ongoing investigation, Butler said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Due to confidentiality laws, the Department of Juvenile Services is unable to comment directly on specific cases or individual children.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Information about the athlete’s plans could be considered property of the law firm or talent agency, especially if maintaining the confidentiality of the information was necessary to the firm’s reputation.
—Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The bill adds language to extend the same confidentiality protections to members of the execution team who participate in a firing squad execution as those who would have been involved in a lethal injection.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
But a spokesman declined further comment, citing confidentiality of the taxpayer’s information.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau said Monday that postal workers taking part in the 2026 census test would adhere to all Census Bureau confidentiality provisions.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards declined to confirm how many of the 71 who died in that period had behavioral treatment histories, citing confidentiality.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Those reasons include confidentiality for Epstein's alleged victims, or anything that would compromise an ongoing investigation, Butler said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Due to confidentiality laws, the Department of Juvenile Services is unable to comment directly on specific cases or individual children.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Information about the athlete’s plans could be considered property of the law firm or talent agency, especially if maintaining the confidentiality of the information was necessary to the firm’s reputation.
—Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The bill adds language to extend the same confidentiality protections to members of the execution team who participate in a firing squad execution as those who would have been involved in a lethal injection.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
But a spokesman declined further comment, citing confidentiality of the taxpayer’s information.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau said Monday that postal workers taking part in the 2026 census test would adhere to all Census Bureau confidentiality provisions.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards declined to confirm how many of the 71 who died in that period had behavioral treatment histories, citing confidentiality.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentiality
Noun
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The commercial space race is defined by secrecy and competition, not collaboration.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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China's use of executions — carried out by firing squads or lethal injections — is shrouded in secrecy but has long been extensive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To bag the loveliest tables, which jut out in frond-like tendrils towards the sea and afford extra privacy, opt for an early dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The woman, whom Newtown referred to only as Jessica to protect her privacy, activated her personal locator beacon.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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