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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Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Plot details surrounding Turner's portrayal of Croft — who was named the most iconic video game character of all time in a 2024 BAFTA poll — are still shrouded in secrecy, though a recent Prime Video cast announcement unveiled light clues.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Such is the secrecy behind Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part biopic about the Beatles that the actors aren’t allowed to take hard copies of the scripts beyond the set.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Several high-profile detainees, including a human rights attorney and an opposition leader, have been freed, though exact numbers remain unclear amid government secrecy.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Secrecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secrecy. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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