Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of open secret
Adding intrigue is the rather open secret affair Byrne is suspected of having with her.
—
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
With Kuminga’s Warriors role disappearing this season, and his frayed relationship with coach Steve Kerr an open secret, this is (potentially) the price Golden State will pay for that crucial loss in leverage with other teams.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The ring became an open secret; those who attempted to expose it were intimidated into silence.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
This Lego building set recreates Wednesday and Enid's iconic dorm room at Nevermore Academy, full of recognizable features including a spiderweb window that opens, a base with buttons that open secret drawers, and a balcony with 4 gargoyles.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open secret
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
With Kuminga’s Warriors role disappearing this season, and his frayed relationship with coach Steve Kerr an open secret, this is (potentially) the price Golden State will pay for that crucial loss in leverage with other teams.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The ring became an open secret; those who attempted to expose it were intimidated into silence.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Dec. 2025
This Lego building set recreates Wednesday and Enid's iconic dorm room at Nevermore Academy, full of recognizable features including a spiderweb window that opens, a base with buttons that open secret drawers, and a balcony with 4 gargoyles.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open secret
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open secret
ancient history
Noun
-
Even the Sochi disaster is ancient history to these guys.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
-
The administration wants the Epstein connection framed as ancient history—something the president has long moved past and that the country should move on from too.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Open secret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20secret. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
