as in secrecy
the quality or state of being private or confidential
All medical records are treated with complete confidentiality.
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Noun
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Two European companies operate the mines with much secrecy, and are responsible for almost the entire global market of high-purity quartz, according to industry experts.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
31 May 2025 -
View on Reddit In his post, the OP emphasized that his stance wasn't about secrecy but about a sense of privacy and control over personal information in the early stages of dating.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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And expectations from users—around performance, privacy and trust—are higher than ever.—
Gopinath Kathiresan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The couple spent nearly 19 years trying to get pregnant, and Rosie—who asked to use a pseudonym to protect her privacy—says their Orthodox Jewish faith kept them hopeful during 15 unsuccessful IVF cycles.—
Alice Park,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Confidentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentiality. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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