as in privately
in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others
he was furious when his friend revealed to others information that he had shared confidentially
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Recent Examples of confidentially
That might serve as an incentive for AI companies to stop sharing their most advanced models, instead running them confidentially, in a bid to capture as much of their upside as possible.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The two sides settled confidentially last year and Joyride emerged from bankruptcy.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
So these cases are almost always settled confidentially.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Tips can be made to the Arson Watch Reward Program confidentially and anonymously, fire officials said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Shein, which sources a significant amount of its goods from China, confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong last month, according to a Financial Times report.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
The surge in business helped pave the way for the company to confidentially file for an IPO in July.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The cases for the girls will proceed confidentially through the county’s juvenile court.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The two sides settled confidentially last year and Joyride emerged from bankruptcy.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
So these cases are almost always settled confidentially.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Tips can be made to the Arson Watch Reward Program confidentially and anonymously, fire officials said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Shein, which sources a significant amount of its goods from China, confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong last month, according to a Financial Times report.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
The surge in business helped pave the way for the company to confidentially file for an IPO in July.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The cases for the girls will proceed confidentially through the county’s juvenile court.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentially
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While head coaches typically own their losses publicly and privately, Canales said losses like the one to the Saints stick with him a bit more because of the offensive performance as the unit’s primary play-caller.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair will spend some time bonding privately in the Giraffe Building before zoo visitors will have an opportunity to see them in action in the African Plains Building.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The character was reimagined in the 2025 adaptation as the bride-to-be of Frankenstein's younger brother (for whom the scientist secretly harbors feelings).—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her upcoming book is a rallying cry for high-achieving women who appear unstoppable but secretly feel stuck.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Confidentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentially. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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