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
Marves Fairley and Shane Hennen were arrested for what prosecutors say were their roles in a scheme that traded on nonpublic information to bet on NBA games.
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
While the relationship between a client and an attorney is often made public, in some cases — if, for instance, an appointee had conducted legal defense work for a client during a nonpublic criminal investigation — the client’s identity could be withheld from the financial disclosure.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2026
More than two in five students living in the Boyden-Hull public school district in northwest Iowa, for example, are using an ESA to attend a nonpublic school such as Hull Christian School or Western Christian High School.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The governor issued an executive order to requiring federal immigration officers to have a warrant for entry to nonpublic areas and directing higher education institutions to issue staff guidance and policies on immigration interactions in January.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
While the relationship between a client and an attorney is often made public, in some cases — if, for instance, an appointee had conducted legal defense work for a client during a nonpublic criminal investigation — the client’s identity could be withheld from the financial disclosure.
—Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 5 Mar. 2026
More than two in five students living in the Boyden-Hull public school district in northwest Iowa, for example, are using an ESA to attend a nonpublic school such as Hull Christian School or Western Christian High School.
—Mike Trautmann, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
The governor issued an executive order to requiring federal immigration officers to have a warrant for entry to nonpublic areas and directing higher education institutions to issue staff guidance and policies on immigration interactions in January.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic
Adjective
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The majority of voters want the city to contract with the county or a private entity to provide inspector general services as needed.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpublic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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