as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view
a hidden beach that very few know how to get to
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as in concealed
to put into a hiding place
the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
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as in suppressed
to keep secret or shut off from view
he tried to hide his criminal past she hid the cat's litter box behind a screen
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as in snuck
to remain out of sight
he hid in the closet while his roommate lied to the probation officer
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Recent Examples of hidden
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 June 2025
This hidden cocktail bar pays tribute to Asheville's bold 1907 anti-Prohibitionists who wore red ribbons in defiance.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, on the other hand, invites us to confront our deepest psychological truths and hidden desires.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem'
Long-vacant CT nursing home site planned for 160 apartments.
—Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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Meanwhile, his hidden work left a deep impact on the photographers that succeeded him.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 June 2025
This hidden cocktail bar pays tribute to Asheville's bold 1907 anti-Prohibitionists who wore red ribbons in defiance.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, on the other hand, invites us to confront our deepest psychological truths and hidden desires.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem'
Long-vacant CT nursing home site planned for 160 apartments.
—Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hidden
Adjective
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Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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His family later held a private funeral, and he was buried on June 8, 2018, at the Skogskyrkogården cemetery in Stockholm.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
31 Dec. 2024
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In related news, in July, forensic scientists successfully used descendant DNA to identify a victim of the 1921 Tulsa massacre in Oklahoma City, buried in a mass grave containing more than a hundred victims.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, a decent headline payrolls gain in February of 151,000 masked some underlying trouble spots for the economy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of masked, armed Hamas fighters lined up near the stage, which was decorated with Palestinian flags and banners of militant factions.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sevilla snuck in between Tchouameni and Asencio, with eventual scorer Dodi Lukebakio taking advantage of a mistake from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who doesn’t usually make them.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tears of joy flowed when a daughter snuck home early for Christmas to surprise her mom after two years of traveling.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
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Amazon’s secret outlet has more than 20,000 markdowns on summer clothing and accessories.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Originally built by the British Navy, the cabin is said to have been the site of secret meetings held by Winston Churchill.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hidden. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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