as in secrecy
the quality or state of being private or confidential
All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of confidentiality
The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 11, but confidentiality laws prevent the release of further details.
—
Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Trade envoys are usually barred from sharing sensitive or commercial documents under confidentiality rules.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Buzbee declined to comment further, citing confidentiality of the settlement agreement.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Staffed by local volunteers who undergo training in tax law and taxpayer confidentiality, the programs run tax-help services at libraries, community centers and schools across the country, including in Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Del Pozo said the mandates in place that stipulate who can be notified under confidentiality laws when a psychiatric patient is discharged are very clear.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
While confidentiality laws prevent us from sharing specific disciplinary outcomes, please know that this type of behavior is not tolerated at our school or in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Trade envoys are usually barred from sharing sensitive or commercial documents under confidentiality rules.
—Henry Austin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Buzbee declined to comment further, citing confidentiality of the settlement agreement.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Staffed by local volunteers who undergo training in tax law and taxpayer confidentiality, the programs run tax-help services at libraries, community centers and schools across the country, including in Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Del Pozo said the mandates in place that stipulate who can be notified under confidentiality laws when a psychiatric patient is discharged are very clear.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
While confidentiality laws prevent us from sharing specific disciplinary outcomes, please know that this type of behavior is not tolerated at our school or in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
—Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The new initiative has the potential to reduce processing times for paper returns, but the report points out that outsourcing introduces operational and confidentiality risks.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentiality
Noun
-
This culture of secrecy starts at the top.—
John Deaton,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The father asked to be identified only by his initial out of concern for his family’s safety and privacy.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
-
This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
