as in secretiveness
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
this administration's steadfast adherence to secrecy is beginning to cost it the trust of the voters
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Recent Examples of secrecy
The real action will happen nearby under a hush of near silence and total secrecy.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Catholic cardinals from around the globe have gathered at the Vatican, retreating from the outside world to deliberate in secrecy on who will succeed Pope Francis.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 May 2025
Each one followed, placing his hand on the Gospel and promising in Latin to maintain utmost secrecy.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Unlike conventional parental control tools that create conflict, secrecy and fear, Ginko replaces surveillance with support.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Catholic cardinals from around the globe have gathered at the Vatican, retreating from the outside world to deliberate in secrecy on who will succeed Pope Francis.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 May 2025
Each one followed, placing his hand on the Gospel and promising in Latin to maintain utmost secrecy.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Unlike conventional parental control tools that create conflict, secrecy and fear, Ginko replaces surveillance with support.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for secrecy
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“Secrecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrecy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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