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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
Wednesday’s court date — initially reported by TMZ and People — comes on the heels of private communications between Lively and A-listers like Taylor Swift being made public as part of the unsealing of a trove of court documents.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Economist Justin Wolfers noted that recent job growth has been almost entirely concentrated in private education and health services.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Another entry from the Ritz Carlton luxury brand is planned for the Fort Lauderdale beach area in the form of a dual tower private residences project, its backers announced Tuesday.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The rapper was in town for an appearance at a Super Bowl event at the Grand Nightclub, and White was hosting a private event at Dahlia’s.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Economist Justin Wolfers noted that recent job growth has been almost entirely concentrated in private education and health services.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Another entry from the Ritz Carlton luxury brand is planned for the Fort Lauderdale beach area in the form of a dual tower private residences project, its backers announced Tuesday.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
The rapper was in town for an appearance at a Super Bowl event at the Grand Nightclub, and White was hosting a private event at Dahlia’s.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
Adjective
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ortiz said Rodríguez Torres went further by overseeing the creation of clandestine detention facilities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yes, its signage and entryway are on the clandestine side.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is supposed to be central to our political, social and personal considerations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sharon used to be the company’s secret weapon, a beautiful, smart and immaculately presented businesswoman who flattered hard cash out of horny old billionaires.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Typical zero-knowledge proofs require a demonstration of how to build what’s called a simulator, which can re-create the steps of the proof without actually knowing the secret solution.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The No Secret Police Act banned local law enforcement officers, officers from other states and federal law enforcement personnel from wearing masks except in specific circumstances — such as in tactical, SWAT or undercover operations.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The law, Senate Bill 627, had prohibited local and federal ICE officers from wearing masks except for undercover work or health reasons.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Pets Table has an on-staff Board Certified Vet Nutritionist who creates a personalized meal plan for your pooch.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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This monomaniacal and thoroughly individualized focus turned mindfulness into yet another personalized optimization ritual.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Famously diverse, the club draws in a mix of locals, visitors, and a strong contingent of regulars who are deeply embedded in Berlin's underground scene.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Participants acknowledge that judging of this kind is by its nature subjective.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Higher intake of caffeinated coffee and tea was associated with lower prevalence of subjective cognitive decline and slightly better objective cognitive performance.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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