secrecy
noun
se·cre·cy
ˈsē-krə-sē 
plural secrecies
1
: the condition of being hidden or concealed
2
: the habit or practice of keeping secrets or maintaining privacy or concealment
Examples of secrecy in a Sentence
this administration's steadfast adherence to secrecy is beginning to cost it the trust of the voters
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Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Made entirely in secrecy, the film will shock and inspire.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
While neither has been accused of wrongdoing, the critics of the secrecy contend that potential criminal defendants are being hidden.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
That created a lot of shame and secrecy in my life.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Secrecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secrecy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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secrecy
noun
se·cre·cy
ˈsē-krə-sē
plural secrecies
1
: the habit of keeping secrets : secretiveness
2
: the quality or state of being hidden or concealed
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