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as in confidence
information shared only with another or with a select few
you didn't really expect him to keep a secret from his wife, did you?
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as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain
the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place
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as in key
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a secret operation to rescue captive soldiers behind enemy lines
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as in undercover
working on missions in which one's objectives, activities, or true identity are not publicly revealed
secret agents whose wartime exploits were known only by top government officials
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
proprietary information that the company does its best to keep secret
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Recent Examples of secret
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Sleep researchers said that fiber and protein intake was positively associated with improved sleep quality
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Scientists in Japan may have uncovered the secret to getting a good night's sleep.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
To this day, woodlands across the Americas bear the secret signs of centuries of Indigenous life.
—Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ritter will recur as Mia Lapierre, a renowned sommelier who may be hiding a serial killer secret.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Sleep researchers said that fiber and protein intake was positively associated with improved sleep quality
Comments
Scientists in Japan may have uncovered the secret to getting a good night's sleep.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Meghan Markle's major Netflix launch risks being overshadowed by a lawsuit over Prince Harry's visa records as previously secret documents are due to be released.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
To this day, woodlands across the Americas bear the secret signs of centuries of Indigenous life.
—Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secret
Noun
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But what remains a mystery is why some haven’t discovered this neo-noir gem yet.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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There needs to be a little bit of mystery left, right?—
Alison Edmond,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The key is being brutally honest with yourself, says Reid Hester, PhD, senior scientist of CheckUp & Choices, an online moderation program.—
Kristen Mascia,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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The key is knowing when to act and when to pause for further analysis.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The criminal charges also allege Navarro and Worden ensured that no invoice related to the clandestine construction surpassed $3,000, a threshold that would have required further authorization from Caltrain and TransAmerica Services Inc., the company that employed Worden.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Information in federal systems includes Treasury payments that could be used to figure out the details of intelligence programs or health and personnel records that could reveal the identities of agents or the responsibilities of clandestine officers.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Based on an incident that had happened 10 years earlier, the book chronicles the harrowing story of two undercover LAPD patrol officers who are kidnapped during a routine traffic stop that goes horribly wrong.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Russo turned stool pigeon within a month of his November 2017 arrest for selling a kilo of cocaine to an undercover agent.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Beach Club—accessible via the hotel's Jeeps—offers a secluded stretch of sand with a tropical island feel.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Within this secluded world, life has evolved in bizarre and fascinating ways.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Encryption And Access Controls: Secure backups with robust encryption and strict access policies to make sure data remains confidential.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite registering a slight improvement, the prognosis remains confidential.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, The Doctor and Belinda get tickets to the Interstellar Song Contest, an out-of-this-world version of Eurovision, featuring a cameo from the international competition’s commentator Rylan Clark.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Secret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secret. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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