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
Prosecutors began investigating the ring in June 2022, when a confidential informant in an unrelated case provided information about Williams’ operation, according to the affidavit of probable cause for his arrest.
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Vinny Vella, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
The investigation was aided by a confidential informant — one of Gonzalez’s former friends who got busted, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Another was linked to MS-13 based on a confidential source, the report said.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The government in that case, a civil lawsuit, has relied on a 2019 local police report, which used information from a confidential informant to allege Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.
—Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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Vinny Vella, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
The investigation was aided by a confidential informant — one of Gonzalez’s former friends who got busted, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Another was linked to MS-13 based on a confidential source, the report said.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The government in that case, a civil lawsuit, has relied on a 2019 local police report, which used information from a confidential informant to allege Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.
—Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
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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Amazing tales of dead spacecraft that came back to life Related: SpaceX launches secret US spy satellite on 19th anniversary of company's 1st-ever liftoff (video, photos) The HALO Trust has been working in Cambodia since the 1990s, helping to scour hundreds of square miles of contaminated land.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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For the privilege of associating with the Trumps, the startup would have to make, in effect, a secret multimillion dollar payment to World Liberty.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Users need to have a top-secret security clearance of the highest level possible at the Energy Department to access the network, according to agency rules for handling classified information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Hegseth and others in the Trump administration have downplayed the controversy, saying no classified information was shared on the Signal chats.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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With persistence and technical grit, Kairys began producing illustrations that were not only accurate and expressive but deeply personal.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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This is especially true for those of you willing to get more vulnerable in the love and personal relationships department.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Plot details are being kept under wraps for the genre-bending film, which also features an undisclosed comic book element.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Virginia Tech: Starter Kyron Drones underwent an undisclosed medical procedure that kept him out for the latter part of spring practice.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Advocating for biological men in women’s locker rooms, while rooted in inclusivity, often feels esoteric to the typical voter.—
Nafees Alam,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fertility data used to be a fairly esoteric concern.—
Noel King,
Vox,
23 Mar. 2025
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Galego’s sensuous, intimate paintings speak loudly as the artist herself engages viewers with a soft, ethereal demeanor, underscoring the dreamy otherworldliness of her work.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Living In Wisdom takes the reader down an intimate path of seeking to understand specific practices that can lead us to our higher selves.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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