under wraps

phrase

informal
: known to only a few people : secret
The name of the movie is being kept under wraps.

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While details on season 15 have been kept under wraps, Mayo and Kinney were confirmed as returning to the show for season 15 in May, leaving the fates of the rest of the cast still in the air. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 Franchise newcomers include Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan, whose roles remain under wraps for now. Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 July 2026 While Jealous People‘s logline is under wraps, the project will be adapted from Krekis’ short film of the same name, which was commissioned by the BBC, produced by UK outfit The Fold, and premiered at Midnight Madness at SXSW in 2026. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 July 2026 In either case, bringing the dispute to an appeals court could mean the documents would remain under wraps for weeks or months longer while new judges consider the case. Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under wraps

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“Under wraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20wraps. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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