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
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Directly underneath are two drawers large enough to store board games, puzzles, and books, and there’s a secondary shelf at the base that can house blankets and extra pillows.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Overall, the secondary struggled to communicate and make plays in Matt Eberflus’ zone defense.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Leonard Moore appears to be a surefire first-round pick a year from now, while the rest of the starting secondary could also project at the next level.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Directly underneath are two drawers large enough to store board games, puzzles, and books, and there’s a secondary shelf at the base that can house blankets and extra pillows.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
But the Hurricanes are banged up in the secondary.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Overall, the secondary struggled to communicate and make plays in Matt Eberflus’ zone defense.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secondary
Adjective
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What remains are delta-neutral derivative strategies.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Financially, farmers and financiers can buy derivative contracts like futures or credit default swaps that insure against the risk of commodity price fluctuations or loans defaulting.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although not a major concern, some minor coastal flooding and beach erosion are possible along the coastline as well.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Another person was critically injured, five had serious injuries and eight had minor injuries, officials said.—
Dave Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Courts also consider household size, marital status, dependents and regional cost-of-living differences.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Now that Rosalinda and Manuel were expecting to live in Mexico starting next year, Ana was claiming Lily as a financial dependent so that Lily would still be eligible for in-state tuition and federal financial aid.—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This strategy is not aimed at driving subscribers towards an inferior product.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, his view was far inferior, but far more joyous.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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Quarterbacks who have attained a certain status understandably don’t want to start over as subordinates, be assigned grunt work and wait in line for promotions.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many politicians should, but won’t, learn worthwhile lessons about the value of public deference and praise of subordinates who work every day on the front lines.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The teen was Allie Miller, a 17-year-old junior at Davie County High School in Mocksville.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2026
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The new Super Lite is designed to help juniors transition to an adult frame.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In all plots, black circles represent the mean value of each environmental variables at each site, and the lines the SD.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The famed Italian designer Valentino, who died earlier this week, at the age of ninety-three, was always ready with a quippy, often quite mean, observation.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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The sensor can record long and short exposures simultaneously, improving sharpness when subjects move.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The addition of those provisions, the lawsuit argues, violated a requirement in the Missouri Constitution that laws only deal with one subject.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Secondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secondary. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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