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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
SpaceX was valued at $800 billion and xAI $230 billion at their most recent funding round in January according to PitchBook, a research firm that tracks the valuation of private companies.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Prasad points to the National Film Heritage Mission as a crucial public-sector effort, while arguing that private studios and rights holders must also invest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Retail was once one of the hottest sectors of private equity, but the ascent of Amazon and the growth of ecommerce spurred many PE firms to exit the space.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The White House said private donations would pay for the project.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Prasad points to the National Film Heritage Mission as a crucial public-sector effort, while arguing that private studios and rights holders must also invest.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Retail was once one of the hottest sectors of private equity, but the ascent of Amazon and the growth of ecommerce spurred many PE firms to exit the space.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The White House said private donations would pay for the project.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
Adjective
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Emergency passports handed off at clandestine locations.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jerkins’ family operation included his cousin, Robert Smith, known as Big Bert, with whom Brandy began a clandestine relationship as the recording progressed.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What started as a personal endeavor evolved into something much larger.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That’s great for personal reflection, but less ideal for being out and about with others.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trump told reporters over the weekend that the military aspect of the project was meant to remain secret, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, the pop star shared a montage clip on X from his secret pre-Coachella show at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles this past weekend.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Israeli air forces carrying out a strike on Tehran killed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' undercover expeditionary unit, the Israel Defense Forces said today.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Per the complaint, Gay admitted to engaging in text and Reddit conversations with the undercover account after being read his Miranda rights.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s no such thing as having too many journals, so a personalized journal, along with a colorful new pen or two, would be perfect for creative types.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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House of Colour provides personalized color and style analysis to help clients find flattering shades.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some researchers believe ancient peoples sought relief from heat in the caves, which were fed by fresh underground water.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But selecting one’s favorite music is always subjective.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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When students were asked open-ended, subjective questions with no single, correct answer, teachers could expect a wide range of responses.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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