as in private
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
someone leaked confidential government information to the press
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Recent Examples of confidential
Those CBAs also require that should there be a dispute as to whether the league, a club, a union, or a player abided by their obligations under the CBA, such dispute be settled through a confidential arbitration process.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
All staff members interviewed for the investigation were instructed to keep proceedings confidential, but those accused became aware of who made the allegations against them early on in the process, according to Hiestand’s report.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential support to new and expectant parents.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
Steve Madden, based in Long Island City, New York, said Adidas sued it twice in 2002 to challenge footwear with two parallel stripes and four parallel stripes, leading to a confidential settlement the next year.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
All staff members interviewed for the investigation were instructed to keep proceedings confidential, but those accused became aware of who made the allegations against them early on in the process, according to Hiestand’s report.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential support to new and expectant parents.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
Steve Madden, based in Long Island City, New York, said Adidas sued it twice in 2002 to challenge footwear with two parallel stripes and four parallel stripes, leading to a confidential settlement the next year.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
Adjective
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Back in August 1993, an eight-year-old Harry, along with his older brother Prince William, then 11, enjoyed a private visit to Walt Disney World in Florida with Princess Diana.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In fact, private equity has been paying strong multiples to buy and invest in franchises over the past 10 to 15 years.—
Patrick Galleher,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The shared, secret little smile when the winners are announced.—
Laura Wood,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Newcomers Charlie Georgiou and Cierra Ortega arrived later as bombshells, kissing multiple contestants in secret, further intensifying the dynamics inside the villa.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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That included having the U.S. government sue his publisher on the false premise that Bolton violated a nondisclosure agreement and was leaking classified information, Bolton said.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The discussion — centered around classified documents found at the former president’s private residence from his time as vice president — shone a light on Biden’s memory lapses.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The deceptive advertisement asks for personal information, including your full name, license plate number, and the last five digits of the vehicle registration number.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Naming a child is deeply personal, especially for the birthing parent, who might be dealing with stress and hormones, among other things.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Araiza, who is now with the Kansas City Chiefs, later reached an undisclosed settlement with the woman’s attorney, whom Araiza accused of malicious prosecution. Co-defendants Zavier Leonard and Jaiden Brown were dismissed from the case in December 2024.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The automaker has also pledged an undisclosed donation to the California Fire Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps first responders and their families.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Thus began an extended conversation about esoteric sounds that has continued to this day.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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These esoteric Calabi-Yau structures, formerly on the frontier of theoretical physics, could be just the beginning.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
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The rapper recognized the 30th anniversary of his In A Major Way sophomore album and performed a medley of fan-favorite records in the intimate setting.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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The collective effect of their intimate, first-person narratives is that of a confessional, revealing the psyche of a country going through a traumatic change.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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