as in secrecy
the quality or state of being private or confidential
All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.
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Recent Examples of confidentiality
Unless a child’s health and safety is at risk, that confidentiality should be maintained.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Hogsett responds to IndyStar/Mirror Indy investigation Hogsett declined to answer many questions, citing concerns about the confidentiality of personnel matters.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The measure includes strict confidentiality protections.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, has warned that ChatGPT offers no legal confidentiality.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Spencer stressed the importance of maintaining confidentiality to safeguard Robinson’s right to a fair trial, despite widespread public attention.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Due to state confidentiality requirements, the agency is barred from commenting on the specifics of personnel matters.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Every tool must meet HIPAA standards, protect patient confidentiality and reinforce cybersecurity.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The museum statement didn’t specify further details, citing confidentiality amid an ongoing investigation.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Hogsett responds to IndyStar/Mirror Indy investigation Hogsett declined to answer many questions, citing concerns about the confidentiality of personnel matters.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The measure includes strict confidentiality protections.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, has warned that ChatGPT offers no legal confidentiality.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Spencer stressed the importance of maintaining confidentiality to safeguard Robinson’s right to a fair trial, despite widespread public attention.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Due to state confidentiality requirements, the agency is barred from commenting on the specifics of personnel matters.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Every tool must meet HIPAA standards, protect patient confidentiality and reinforce cybersecurity.
—Theresa McDonnell, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The museum statement didn’t specify further details, citing confidentiality amid an ongoing investigation.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentiality
Noun
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The next movie from the multi-Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All at Once duo is shrouded in secrecy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hibatullah Akhundzada lives in near-total secrecy in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar and rarely makes public appearances.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The homes aim to overcome barriers found in traditional shelters by allowing for privacy, property, and pets.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Schools have a responsibility to ensure safety, privacy, and fairness for all students.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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