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as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place
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as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication
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Recent Examples of secrets
The series focuses on the Kishan family, a powerhouse British South Asian law firm whose success, secrets and loyalties are about to be tested.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the secrets of thinking are simpler than anyone expected—the kind of thing that a high schooler, or even a machine, could understand.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Major shakeups could be on the way, and Thomas warns that some major secrets or scandals might emerge.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Discover the icon’s secrets for soufflé-like texture and richer flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Left behind at their foreboding campus over winter break, Boynton and Shipka's characters are at the mercy of the school's imperious nuns and old secrets.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Napoli said dueling dinosaurs, which is still partially encased in rock, has many more secrets to spill.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
That the sense of risk which accompanies making a film is so much steeper than the one that goes with writing seems, as professional secrets go, disconcertingly well-known.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Perhaps the secrets of thinking are simpler than anyone expected—the kind of thing that a high schooler, or even a machine, could understand.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Major shakeups could be on the way, and Thomas warns that some major secrets or scandals might emerge.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Discover the icon’s secrets for soufflé-like texture and richer flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Left behind at their foreboding campus over winter break, Boynton and Shipka's characters are at the mercy of the school's imperious nuns and old secrets.
—Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Napoli said dueling dinosaurs, which is still partially encased in rock, has many more secrets to spill.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
That the sense of risk which accompanies making a film is so much steeper than the one that goes with writing seems, as professional secrets go, disconcertingly well-known.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
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If none of those speaks to you, the Victorian era has some fantastic mysteries and ghost stories to get lost in.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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An odd shape in the South Pacific that has sparked the latest push to solve one of the greatest mysteries of all time came to light in a backyard in California.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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For homebuyers, that could mean less waiting, fewer surprises, and a smoother path to getting the keys in hand.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rural plans can get expensive — especially for satellite equipment or wireless gateways.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Today, those gateways echo a different rhythm.—
Imran Khalid,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fans can also start booking pre-sale tickets for her new museum, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors, which will be located on the third floor of the hotel.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Budget-conscious fans can find affordable options in several markets, with Nashville tickets starting at $63 on Vivid Seats, San Francisco at $65 on Vivid Seats, and Denver at $67 on SeatGeek.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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