1
as in derivative
taken or created from something original or basic
history textbooks are secondary sources for historical information and do not represent original research
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2
as in minor
of little or less value or merit
we need to focus on getting the groceries bought and the rent paid—everything else is secondary
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Recent Examples of secondary
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
As a result, Detroit is working with a patchwork secondary that struggled on the team’s first defensive possession.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, as Marro says, his biggest takeaway from NITO’s findings were how much higher secondary fees were than on the primary market.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
While Industry Ventures was an active startup investor, it was primarily known as a pioneer in the secondaries market.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
As a result, Detroit is working with a patchwork secondary that struggled on the team’s first defensive possession.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
The secondary residence, a former home built in 1950, now serves as a guest house or wellness pavilion with its own pool and summer kitchen.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Still, as Marro says, his biggest takeaway from NITO’s findings were how much higher secondary fees were than on the primary market.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
Adjective
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The very financial firms Trump asks to join him and Bessent in lending to Millei’s government may be using derivative securities to force Millei’s government to throw in the towel.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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What exactly was the charm of these books which critics had written off initially as being unimaginative and derivative?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Many of them see it as a serious sign of lack of compatibility, rather than a minor difference in opinion.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Given the gale force NE'rly winds some minor soundside coastal flooding (up to 1-2 ft) may also occur starting with the Tue afternoon high tide cycle as well.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Those with more than two children or additional qualifying dependents may receive even more.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Coverage was more common among large corporations; 70% of employers with 20,000 or more workers provided IVF coverage for workers and their dependents, according to Mercer.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That's one child experiencing death by a thousand cuts with these inferior sequels.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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But grit and resolve can only take a team so far when its active roster is inferior to many of its opponents, and that is the situation the red and gold currently face.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Charges The obstruction charge centers on allegations that Comey directed subordinates to remove or conceal those memos from FBI systems after his dismissal in May 2017, actions prosecutors claim impeded a lawful investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified material.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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After his chief of staff Thomas Cook was forced to resign for having a relationship with a subordinate, that subordinate received a promotion and often sat at the table opposite Cook negotiating key economic development deals between the city and private clients Cook represented.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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But a junior who played in the backcourt alongside a first-round draft pick a year earlier?—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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He was involved in basketball through middle school, baseball through his freshman year and football through being a junior.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Corddry will play Diaz’s mean boss at a book store, while Duplass plays a nice guy, potential romantic interest.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Your goal isn’t to convince your husband his kids are mean.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention the films and books based on the subject.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney, strongly disputed the accusations, saying that prosecutors characterized Rozier as a subject of their investigation and not a target.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Secondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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