OPEN SECRET Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

open secret

noun

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as in ancient history

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Recent Examples of open secret There is an open secret in Hollywood that no collective bargaining agreement addresses, no trade publication investigates with any seriousness, and no executive at a studio or a talent agency is particularly motivated to fix. —

George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 Hegseth’s rivalry with Driscoll is an open secret at the Pentagon. —

Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026 Machado’s experience in law enforcement as well as at the Madison Fire Protection District may have assuaged concerns about the legality and safety of the fireworks facility, which had become an open secret in the community. —

Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 The method appears to be an open secret online. —

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ancient history

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Rome, Italy Rome tops the list of the most walkable cities in the world, thanks to its unmatched mix of ancient history, cobblestone streets and cultural landmarks.

— Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.

— Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026