secrets

noun

plural of secret
1
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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2
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 Perhaps fittingly for such a demonized woman, Zosia is giving up her secrets grudgingly. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 There, a summer of new friends, romance, and family secrets unfolds. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 As the past catches up with the present, secrets and betrayals emerge with dangerous consequences. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 Also, there are some tricks, secrets that only a champion would know. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Viewers will remember that Ramona and Annie switched places at the end of Season 1 once the sisters unraveled some family secrets. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Still, those wallets are the most likely to be trading on military secrets, according to the report. — Douglas Gillison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 This inner corona is already giving up its secrets to Proba-3. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 One of the most attention-grabbing stars in the sky still keeps its secrets close—and that is one of the main reasons astronomers have so much fun studying it. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
  1. mysteries
  2. keys
  3. gateways
  4. tickets
Noun
  • With the capability of observing the cosmos with a wide field of view, Roman will generate first-of-their-kind images to help astronomers explore some of the greatest mysteries, including the unexplained expansion of the universe, according to NASA.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And yes, thankfully, that does include taking a visit to a more rural part of the country, where — as any fan of British cozy mysteries will tell you — some of the most interesting murders take place.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mysteries
Noun
  • Norvell seemingly embraced a CEO role, handing the keys of the offense to Malzahn.
    — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • My water view room, one of 154 keys, was compact—240 square feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • Seroka cited that there have not been any ships backed up at the port’s harbor in the five years since the San Pedro Bay gateways experienced severe congestion throughout the global trade gridlock experienced in 2021.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Current Xfinity gateways that can tap the opt-in motion detection include the Technicolor XB7, XB8, XB9, XB10, MXB1, and XER10 model.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gateways
Noun
  • That fifth-place ranking was thanks to Texas’ lax COVID policies, which allowed the Rangers to sell more tickets.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Congress spends more than 150 days in session each year and there are exclusive occasions on some weekends in Washington, like annual Christmas parties at the White House and tickets to the Kennedy Center Honors.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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