NONPUBLIC Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpublic

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpə-blik

Definition of nonpublic

as in confidential

not known or meant to be known by the general populace school records are regarded as nonpublic information

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Recent Examples of nonpublic The five-count indictment charges violations of the CEA (unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of nonpublic government information, and commodities fraud), wire fraud, and money laundering. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The City Council previously voted unanimously to temporarily restrict Williams' access to city purchasing and fuel cards, city vehicles and certain nonpublic facilities while an independent investigator reviews allegations against him. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Kalshi bans insider trading on its platforms, and has taken steps throughout 2026 to crack down on speculators using material, nonpublic information to trade on its markets. — Dan Mangan,davis Giangiulio,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 July 2026 In March, White House staff received a memo warning against using nonpublic government information to place bets on Kalshi and its biggest competitor, Polymarket. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpublic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic

Adjective

Grand jury proceedings are kept confidential to allow people to testify freely without worrying about consequences and so that the subjects of an investigation are not unfairly tainted before the jury can decide whether to file charges against them.

— Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
The two sides reached a confidential settlement in 2019 without a ruling on the merits of his claim.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of confidential

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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Something private may finally make more sense to you.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Backstory This historic property was originally a private homestead that transitioned into a store in the late 1700s and finally turned into a guest house in the 20th century.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2026