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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
that he is planning to retire is private information until he makes a public announcement
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a private investigation of the organization's activities
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
club lockers in which private property may be stored
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Recent Examples of private
Methodically and quietly, Black Bear—backed by the private-equity firm Blackstreet Capital Holdings—is tightening its stranglehold over the youth-hockey infrastructure along the Eastern Seaboard.
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Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Fittings are conducted via private appointment, and the resulting made-to-measure garments (evening wear is a particular specialty) are marked by soft shoulders, drapey jackets and trousers cut higher and fuller.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
The ministry of information said in a Facebook post Monday that Kenvah Solutions, a private contractor, was hired to handle the deportees housing, food and healthcare.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The center also offers professional development workshops and private intensives for guests who want added privacy or customization.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Fittings are conducted via private appointment, and the resulting made-to-measure garments (evening wear is a particular specialty) are marked by soft shoulders, drapey jackets and trousers cut higher and fuller.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
The ministry of information said in a Facebook post Monday that Kenvah Solutions, a private contractor, was hired to handle the deportees housing, food and healthcare.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The center also offers professional development workshops and private intensives for guests who want added privacy or customization.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
Adjective
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Painter said this is exactly the kind of trading a president shouldn’t do, because the president has both confidential information about overseas developments and the power to move commodities markets through his own decisions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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But in the current political climate, clandestine behaviors could win out.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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These relations are not based on secrecy or clandestine arrangements.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The Crosstown Classic just got incredibly personal.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Riley has been through his share of personal loss.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The secret dinner series, founded by Alexandria Ott, brings together collaboration with chefs for unique dining experiences.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Zúñiga was part of the secret negotiating team that struck a deal with Cuban officials, including Raul Castro’s son, to restore diplomatic ties during the Obama administration.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Gaff reportedly obliged, providing the undercover detectives with a sample that was subsequently sent through the federal database CODIS, where investigators ultimately linked him to Weaver's murder.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Essayli on Monday confirmed that Armstrong became known to the DOJ after an undercover video was posted online by James O'Keefe, the founder of conservative nonprofit Project Veritas.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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In addition to these, the clinic offers advanced techniques such as Two Days FUE, Sapphire FUE, DHI, Combined FUE & DHI, and Long Hair FUE, each designed to meet different patient needs and provide effective, personalized hair restoration solutions.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Today’s audiences look for a more personalized movie experience that festivals can provide, which also steers them in the direction of repertory cinema.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Archaeologists then debated whether the tunnel was some kind of underground agricultural or industrial installation, but its scale and uniqueness in the region ruled out that possibility.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Having been filtered through porous underground lava for decades, Silfra boasts exceptionally pure drinking water.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The patient’s history is necessarily subjective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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These are not rankings but more so a hard look at the value of the league’s best players, and the project is a subjective exercise.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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