secondaries

Definition of secondariesnext
plural of secondary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondaries
Noun
  • Families of juniors and seniors can seek one-on-one advising on how to navigate college expenses and aid applications.
    Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The consensus among everyone, from seniors to juniors, is that HSBC is a fantastic franchise with massive potential.
    Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His dismissal of General Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff early in his term, along with two subordinates, was without precedent.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In 2024, Ronnie Reese, Johnson’s first press secretary, kept his job for months after harassment allegations were lodged against him by female subordinates.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Neel defied the abstract expressionism of her contemporaries with a distinctive style of portraiture that exposed the psychological truth of her subjects.
    Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Coupled with the recent revelation of Banksy's — maybe — true identity, two subjects have been swept from the table of reliable quiz fodder.
    Holly J. Morris, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • That’s striking, considering that execs tend to be far more enthusiastic about the tech compared to their underlings.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Despite the scary Instagram post, gang leader Lamar Williams was still convicted this month of a 2013 murder in the Bronx, and the two underlings accused of trying to keep him out of prison could wind up joining him.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
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.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Secondaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondaries. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster