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
But because of an apparent clerical error, Lawson mistakenly maintained access to a confidential court database, the Comprehensive Case Information System, which is not public and only accessible by law enforcement, court and government officials.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
As a result, hackers could get access to confidential communications and even the ability to activate multi- or two-factor authentication for virtually any service.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 17 June 2026
But behind the scenes, political commitment to IMEC is strong, according to a high-ranking EU diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to disclose the contents of confidential discussions.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Anthropic worked with government agencies to test the models ahead of the release and received approval to deploy them, according to a person familiar with the discussions who asked not to be named in order to discuss confidential matters.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026
As a result, hackers could get access to confidential communications and even the ability to activate multi- or two-factor authentication for virtually any service.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 17 June 2026
But behind the scenes, political commitment to IMEC is strong, according to a high-ranking EU diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to disclose the contents of confidential discussions.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Anthropic worked with government agencies to test the models ahead of the release and received approval to deploy them, according to a person familiar with the discussions who asked not to be named in order to discuss confidential matters.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
Adjective
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The attack struck a private home, an energy infrastructure facility, a hangar, and oil facilities in both the Kyiv and Poltava regions, according to Ukrainian and Russian authorities.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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As Ruth’s secret grandchild, Evan is the last of the Warren bloodline, assuming Rosemary’s (Dale Dickey) genealogy research was accurate, and his death would end the curse for good.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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For one Washington baker, the secret ingredient to his recent business success has been his three young kids.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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There is a difference between proving something in court — which could raise public awareness — and assessing such attacks in the context of a wider threat and often classified and incomplete intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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In 2013, as first reported by The Guardian, former CIA employee Edward Snowden leaked classified information from the NSA about the organization's global surveillance programs, which were much more far-reaching than had been reported.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer Salyer, who sustained an undisclosed injury during Miami’s minicamp and sat out the final week of the offseason program, is critical to the offensive line’s success because this 6-4, 325-pounder appears to be the top backup at offensive guard and tackle.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The bacterium Rickettsia lanei was detected in a person who was likely infected while traveling in Northern California and was hospitalized for an undisclosed period before being released, according to the CDPH.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Such a fracture would normally sink a band, especially one that had been active for a decade, with five ambitious, esoteric albums to their credit and a solid, but perhaps not growing, fan base.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
12 June 2026
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Sounds kind of esoteric, but actually a lot of fundamental discoveries were made from that system that ended up relating to things like how human chromosomes go awry and give rise to cancer.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Recently premiered at Tribeca and Sheffield DocFest, Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig's second feature balances intimate human portraiture against spectacular vistas of an unknown-to-most landscape.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Change is uncomfortable, yes, especially in a medium as intimate as this one, but change is also something required in any kind of expansion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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