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
If the prize is more than $600 but less than $100,000, the winner's name will remain confidential for 90 days but can be released under Arizona's public disclosures laws after that time period, the lottery said.
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Details about the appeal are confidential per arbitration standards and collectively bargained terms.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Johnson argued the Oversight investigation, which has subpoenaed records from DOJ and the Epstein estate, is the better path because committee investigators will pore over the files and redact any identifying or otherwise confidential information.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Details about the appeal are confidential per arbitration standards and collectively bargained terms.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Johnson argued the Oversight investigation, which has subpoenaed records from DOJ and the Epstein estate, is the better path because committee investigators will pore over the files and redact any identifying or otherwise confidential information.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
All calls are toll-free and confidential.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
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In some states where there is no anonymity for individual winners, people can still claim prizes anonymously through private trusts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Choosing who carries the card out can be rooted in superstition, some secret joke or, simply, the closest player to the dugout steps.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The secret weapon is flower pollen, according to their study recently published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers had been scheduled to receive a classified briefing on Friday, but it was canceled without explanation.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Even if there is no criminal investigation, the NFL has the authority — in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement — to independently investigate allegations in a civil matter and discipline Hill under the league’s personal conduct policy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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So yeah, that case was personal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The devil is in the details of disclosure Nestlé’s news release said the ex-CEO was being dismissed not just for having a relationship, but for having an undisclosed relationship.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sophomore was held out of the Missouri State game due to an undisclosed injury.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, tenure, even in the best schools, gets rewarded to professors who write articles filled with complex math or esoteric theories in sociology and psychology.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the syntax of esoteric languages may be hard to understand, the actual programming stack is often wonderfully simple.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Through these events, the collective bridges intimate gatherings with cultural institutions, extending their commitment to visibility and care.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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