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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
that he is planning to retire is private information until he makes a public announcement
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a private investigation of the organization's activities
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
club lockers in which private property may be stored
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Recent Examples of private
The Federal Aviation Administration said the program will include at least five projects from public-private partnerships with state and local governments and private sector companies to enable safe operations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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David Shepardson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Following their reunion this week, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea at Clarence House with Prince Harry and said no further details would be shared.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani, who was very private about his personal life, had no children.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Billionaire Wes Edens hopes to begin operating Brightline West, a private bullet train between Las Vegas and suburban Los Angeles, within a few years.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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David Shepardson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Following their reunion this week, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea at Clarence House with Prince Harry and said no further details would be shared.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani, who was very private about his personal life, had no children.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Billionaire Wes Edens hopes to begin operating Brightline West, a private bullet train between Las Vegas and suburban Los Angeles, within a few years.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
Adjective
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After obtaining data, the group demanded that the victims pay hefty ransoms or see their confidential data published or sold.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Carr and season 1 creator and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from the SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA special operations.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family’s statement noted this and said their destination was not clandestine, as the FBI document alleged.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Celebrity contestants are taking the stage with personal anthem performances, launching a new season of competition and fan voting.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the Color of the Year phenomenon continues to drive kitchen design trends, with brands like KitchenAid announcing their own shade annually, consumers are increasingly reaching for colorful cookware as a way to express their personal style.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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However trying to keep plot points secret in a social media age with fans also filming and sharing clips of the cast filming online was a battle Han had to take extra measures for.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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If the name is unfamiliar to you, that’s because Gur is fashion’s best kept secret.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The two were to meet in the Salt Lake City area, where Nicholas Eller was to pay the undercover officer $130,000 for the marijuana.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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Eldin also sold drugs to an undercover DEA agent five times in 2023 and 2024, including one $1,200 deal for five ounces, authorities said in court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Baristas—most of whom already felt overwhelmed—now have to wear a black T-shirt and pants, greet customers, scribble personalized messages on each to-go cup, and ideally hand over drinks within four minutes.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether your dog is a picky eater or has specific health requirements, The Farmer’s Dog creates a personalized meal plan that’s delivered straight to your door.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Billie Eilish’s unplugged Live at Third Man Records, back in 2019, was a limited-edition vinyl release, which instantly designated it an underground item.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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The film was an underground sensation, an endurance test for morbidly curious teens.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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But what other, more-restrictive standard could Treasury use that doesn’t risk running afoul of the statutory guidance based on a bureaucrat’s subjective judgment?—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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