1
as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
privy information on the current state of the peace negotiations
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2
as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
privy meetings between high-level representatives from both sides for the purpose of bringing about an armistice
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3
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a privy seal that can be used only by the British monarch
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as in outhouse
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Recent Examples of privy
Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
But it could actually only be used by up to 40 people at a time – each side of the privy is lined with around 20 holes.
—Emiko Jozuka, CNN, 19 Oct. 2022
Daniel Mason, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The latter is an important detail to which her son is not exactly privy.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
An hour in, the setup is still going on as Rom rummages through old photographs, putting together connections the audience has never been privy to.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023
But it could actually only be used by up to 40 people at a time – each side of the privy is lined with around 20 holes.
—Emiko Jozuka, CNN, 19 Oct. 2022
Noun
Around the table, introductions went—Sokolov, a retired general—a lawyer, Voronin—a pair of cousins, pale young men, one broad, one fine—the wife of a Swiss consul—an architect—two men who gave their aristocratic titles—a privy councilor who introduced himself by civil rank.
—Daniel Mason, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The latter is an important detail to which her son is not exactly privy.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privy
Adjective
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State and federal law include strict privacy protections that keep people’s personal data confidential and keep everyone safe from identity theft.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is a First World War U-boat that somehow glides from underneath Lake Michigan all the way to Croatia, commandeered by its captain, post-Armistice, for new and clandestine uses.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author Carr and season 1 creator and showrunner David DiGilio, Dark Wolf follows Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch) on his journey from the SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA special operations.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More than any other change, this one act cemented Twitter’s new identity as a right-wing media platform that acted as an extension of Musk’s own political beliefs, paranoid suspicions, midnight musings and personal interests.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every budgeting article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This outhouse, very low-key in its arrangement and cold in winter, would later be transformed in 1934 to become a proper writing lodge.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the 19 cabins here, propane lamps provide light, a wooden stove gives off heat, drinking water comes from an outdoor spigot, and a short path leads to an outhouse.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These include satellites apparently so secret that the US government refused to identify the agency that owns them.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Chad becomes a success, Holliday may be the key to reviving the dying football team, all while maintaining his secret identity.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song And the internet has receipts.—
Mehera Bonner,
Marie Claire,
15 Mar. 2017
Adjective
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Field sobriety tests are subjective and may not accurately measure sobriety, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like bedsheets, bath towels are incredibly subjective.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here there are two separate vanities with sinks, a hydro-soaking tub, separate shower stall, and a separate room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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This budget-friendly Nova Medical Products folding commode is simple to assemble, store and clean between uses and features a weight capacity of up to 300 pounds.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Privy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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