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
However, a situation recently arose in which James shared confidential information with our boss – information he wasn’t supposed to have.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Oura’s smallest ring to date has hit the market — and just in time, with its SEC confidential submission of a proposal filing last week for an IPO.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
What is perhaps most troubling is the actions of some to abuse their access to privileged and confidential information to mispresent facts, manipulate situations and selectively use and leak that information to promote personal agendas.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
All calls are kept confidential.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for confidential
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Oura’s smallest ring to date has hit the market — and just in time, with its SEC confidential submission of a proposal filing last week for an IPO.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
What is perhaps most troubling is the actions of some to abuse their access to privileged and confidential information to mispresent facts, manipulate situations and selectively use and leak that information to promote personal agendas.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
All calls are kept confidential.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for confidential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
Adjective
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The menu is full of twists-on-classics such as the Clean Dirty Martini, served with a frozen cube of olive juice, and the Ritz Pimms with, of course, many secret ingredients in addition to ginger ale, Champagne, and garnishes of fruit, cucumber, fresh mint and griottine cherries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who finds a secret doorway that leads him to a seemingly endless stretch of nondescript rooms.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Jayne and Rabinovitz are both classified master bench jewelers, Jayne said, meaning the two have reached the highest level of professional jeweler, according to the Jewelers of America.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Defense attorney Mark Geragos argued in court that the prosecution would be derailed by the classified information at the center of the case.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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While the chain has expanded to almost 200 locations, local community and conservation (the company has preserved millions of acres of land for wildlife) are at the core of not only Bass Pro but also Morris’s personal ethos.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Threat to legacy players For decades, a handful of companies have dominated the household goods and family and personal care categories.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the daughter, ended in multiple undisclosed settlements.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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The center, at an undisclosed location, also serves as a reunification spot for children and their guardians.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe, Scott Eastwood, and Gore Verbinsky are among top talents set to attend Italy’s upcoming Taormina Film Festival that has unveiled the lineup for its upcoming 72nd edition that will mix crowdpleasers with more esoteric quality fare.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The menu is sprawling and eclectic, teeming with esoteric functional ingredients.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The nation’s first fully digital presidential museum features a replica Oval Office, high-tech exhibits, Michelle Obama’s gowns and intimate spaces inviting reflection on policy, race and leadership.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Last weekend, Lipa and Turner made their nuptials official with a more intimate wedding at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall, amongst a small circle of friends and family.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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