as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
school records are regarded as nonpublic information
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Recent Examples of nonpublic
The governor issued an executive order to requiring federal immigration officers to have a warrant for entry to nonpublic areas and directing higher education institutions to issue staff guidance and policies on immigration interactions in January.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Targets in the Israeli campaign included Iran’s military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic information on the attack.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Iran’s military, symbols of government and intelligence sites were targeted, according to an official briefed on the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic information.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2024, lawmakers put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would have allowed the legislature to spend tax dollars on nonpublic education.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Targets in the Israeli campaign included Iran’s military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic information on the attack.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Iran’s military, symbols of government and intelligence sites were targeted, according to an official briefed on the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic information.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2024, lawmakers put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would have allowed the legislature to spend tax dollars on nonpublic education.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic
Adjective
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Graf ruled the defense had not met the legal threshold to keep the motion confidential.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every home includes a private backyard, smart technology and energy-efficient systems.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpublic. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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