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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The private club aspect is another major draw, especially for golfers, Short adds.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Focus on depth over frequency, share your work not your life, use thinking time as your secret weapon, build reputation through writing, and create a sustainable visibility system.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The shared, secret little smile when the winners are announced.—
Laura Wood,
People.com,
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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Forty company executives received personal security, with one executive who received threats dying her hair and moving into another home out of fear for her safety, according to the filing.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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The operation, which would have required extensive planning and an intimate knowledge of the archive’s location and security, pushed the first Trump administration to withdraw from the original nuclear agreement with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).—
Leila Gharagrozlou,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Its reign is now over, thanks to the arrival of a neighbor that’s even more intimate and determinedly low-profile.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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