covertness

Definition of covertnessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covertness
Noun
  • Though supporters have framed the proposal as simply a way of keeping pace with other states, the legislation could establish a new national benchmark for concealment.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Florida law allows at least temporary concealment of a presentment that isn’t accompanied by an indictment.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • According to Fincantieri, key innovations from Italian industry, including a lithium-ion propulsion battery and a new combat system, will deliver improved stealth, endurance, operational efficiency, and stronger cyber resilience.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • After retirement, Brown flew commercial cargo aircraft before joining two US defense contractors to work as an instructor in flight simulators training US pilots to fly the US F-35 stealth fighter and A-10 attack jet, the statement said.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This claim swayed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to note this version of the administration’s fabrication in his dissent, which will be forever linked to this administration’s subterfuge.
    Mark Pirie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Both nations are among the tournament's top contenders, which made the last few practices stateside simmering with subterfuge.
    Ren Clayton, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Part of me thinks Americans’ reticence is political.
    Nicole Russell, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Sweeney did concede that the uncertainty around two of the four first-round picks (the Toronto pick this year is top-5 protected and the Florida pick next year is top-10 protected) added to the reticence to move any of them.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Covertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covertness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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