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as in mysteries
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 keys
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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Recent Examples of secrets
Pasteur himself didn’t opine on whether this might threaten existing life, but others were soon expressing unease following his breakthroughs in unlocking life’s chemical secrets.
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Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
As always, secrets emerge, fights ensue, and Madea makes a speech to bring everyone back together.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
There are some mysteries and secrets here that look quite juicy.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
And brands weren't just focused on the future of the product; some were happy to share secrets for enjoying a nice refreshing sip in the moment.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
The public has no understanding of how the algorithms really work—they’re company secrets—so participants are constantly shadowboxing the machine, turning conversation into a constant A/B test to see what catches on.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The climb is devotional, and Pharloom doesn't reveal its secrets easily.
—Keller Gordon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
As always, secrets emerge, fights ensue, and Madea makes a speech to bring everyone back together.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
There are some mysteries and secrets here that look quite juicy.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
And brands weren't just focused on the future of the product; some were happy to share secrets for enjoying a nice refreshing sip in the moment.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
The public has no understanding of how the algorithms really work—they’re company secrets—so participants are constantly shadowboxing the machine, turning conversation into a constant A/B test to see what catches on.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The climb is devotional, and Pharloom doesn't reveal its secrets easily.
—Keller Gordon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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But she's also got her own mysteries to solve.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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The planet’s extreme inhospitality is at the heart of one of the most beguiling mysteries in planetary science.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The back interior pocket is a zip pocket for safekeeping lipsticks or ID cards, and the two front pockets are slip pockets ideal for a cell phone or keys.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ports like Southampton, Civitavecchia and Le Havre serve as gateways to London, Rome and Paris, yet all require lengthy transfers that can easily eat up half your day ashore.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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That was more than enough to truly crack American radio and sell an avalanche of CDs, cassettes, and concert tickets far beyond Albion’s shores.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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