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 He was charged with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for nonpublic

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Confidential sources Rahmer acknowledged in his testimony that there are limits to knowing who is a confidential informant or working for agencies outside the FBI.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
His case was also shared with the local district attorney, who has the authority to prosecute misuse of confidential governmental data, but the district attorney declined to pursue criminal charges, the audit said.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidential

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The dining room has 28 seats, a private event space holds 10, and the menu proposes just three Milanese and Lombardian dishes for each of the antipasti, primi, and secondi courses (four for dessert).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Mercury in your 4th House quincunxes Saturn in your 9th, creating a mismatch between private realities and bigger plans involving travel, education, beliefs, or the future.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026