as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
the SWAT team carried out a stealth raid on the house, which was believed to be harboring a terrorist cell
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Recent Examples of stealth
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
And so there was a campaign, a stealth campaign going on prior to that Sunday.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Ubisoft started development on Mirage as an expansion to Valhalla before turning it into a full game, which paid homage to the series' roots by focusing more on social stealth and parkour.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The jet is thought to be a sixth-generation aircraft, incorporating the latest stealth technology, avionics and powerplant and airframe engineering.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
And so there was a campaign, a stealth campaign going on prior to that Sunday.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
In golden retrievers, a 'sneak attack' often refers to a playful behavior where the dog approaches a toy or person with exaggerated stealth, crouching low and moving slowly before pouncing.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Ubisoft started development on Mirage as an expansion to Valhalla before turning it into a full game, which paid homage to the series' roots by focusing more on social stealth and parkour.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealth
Adjective
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He was allegedly held in a clandestine detention site and tortured by intelligence agents.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Guests can order craft cocktails at the circular bar, and for those who indulge, there’s a small, clandestine cigar room just off the entrance.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ars Video United Launch Alliance ended its live video coverage of the mission a few minutes after the launch at the request of Amazon, which insisted on a level of secrecy normally reserved for spy satellites.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Politics After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII Their legacy has also been honored in books and movies, including a 2019 documentary and a 2024 movie, directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington as Adams.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The covert intervention in Chile is perhaps the best example.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
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Based on the students’ correspondence and diaries, their covert engagement with Catholic thought became a cornerstone of the White Rose’s rejection of Nazi tyranny.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Han Solo bon mot is reminiscent of Diego Luna's confusion when he is asked about smoothing some of Cassian Andor's rougher edges to go undercover as fashion designer Varian Skye in the second block of Andor season 2 episodes.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Next up, he’s set to star alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Sean Bean in the action comedy Deep Cover, about a group of improv actors who are asked to go undercover.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even the price tag of the new Mount Weather work is confidential, but contracting details suggest workers will must be skilled in both underground construction and HVAC equipment, including air handlers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Tiffany Haddish With Girls Trip in 2017, Tiffany Haddish went from underground comic to mainstream star overnight.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And when the owner of the second-largest private company in the United States speaks, there’s an oracle-like aura that demands parsing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Each silo features modern amenities like plush beds, kitchenettes, private patios, and climate control, all while keeping a rustic, back-to-the-land feel that fits the Montana landscape.—
Joni Sweet,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Stealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealth. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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