secret agent
noun
: a person who tries to get secret information about another country, government, etc.
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As is befitting a movie star or international secret agent, the primary suite takes up the entire top floor with two en-suite bathrooms and custom walk-in closets.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2025
The film — billed as a mashup of Bridesmaids and Die Hard — stars Wilson as a secret agent who is serving as the maid of honor at her childhood best friend’s (played by Camp) wedding, and must save the day when armed mercenaries crash the ceremony.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Zsa-zsa’s many enemies include American secret agents, an international business consortium, and a well-armed band of revolutionaries, led by a man named Sergio (Richard Ayoade).
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
It was announced on Wednesday that directing legend Denis Villeneuve would be the first James Bond director under the new Amazon reign, diving into the lore of the legendary secret agent some time after his next Dune movie.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2025
The film — billed as a mashup of Bridesmaids and Die Hard — stars Wilson as a secret agent who is serving as the maid of honor at her childhood best friend’s (played by Camp) wedding, and must save the day when armed mercenaries crash the ceremony.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Zsa-zsa’s many enemies include American secret agents, an international business consortium, and a well-armed band of revolutionaries, led by a man named Sergio (Richard Ayoade).
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
It was announced on Wednesday that directing legend Denis Villeneuve would be the first James Bond director under the new Amazon reign, diving into the lore of the legendary secret agent some time after his next Dune movie.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for secret agent
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“Secret agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secret%20agent. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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