COVERTNESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

covertness

noun

Definition of covertness

as in concealment

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Chun sentenced Williams to the maximum 25 years to life for second-degree murder, plus a consecutive one-to-three year sentence for concealment of a corpse.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of concealment

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By August 2023 Ozlo had emerged from stealth with $10 million in Series A funding led by LifeArc Ventures and ARTIS Ventures.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
The startup, which is coming out of stealth and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, Lux, 8VC, Aleph, Lightspeed and Altimeter Capital, also announced $250 million in funding over three rounds.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of stealth

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In Chile, in addition to the geological challenges discussed above, some reticence to invest in copper development may also be due in part to the strength of the country’s lithium sector.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Also in that courtroom that first day is his brother Jack (Noah Centineo), a more visibly restless and outgoing soul compared to Cody’s protective reticence.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of reticence

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