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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
Later that decade, alarm bells started going off within the CIA and FBI over the arrest and execution of numerous double agents feeding secrets to the United States.
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Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
As global anomalies escalate, Wyle and her patients find themselves on the run, racing against time to unlock the secrets hidden in their altered genetics.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Morrone is Enzo, their shifty-eyed landscaper with secrets of his own.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
But when an investigative reporter examines Amanda’s claims and the IRS starts tracing the money, Amanda’s medical secrets are no longer hers to keep.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The Full Moon lights up the delicate secrets of your 8th house, asking you to balance vulnerability with practical boundaries.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
De Lesseps credited her fitness to a few different secrets she's learned throughout the years.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
While the Frasers keep a united front against outside intruders, family secrets finally coming to light threaten to tear them apart from the inside.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
As global anomalies escalate, Wyle and her patients find themselves on the run, racing against time to unlock the secrets hidden in their altered genetics.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Morrone is Enzo, their shifty-eyed landscaper with secrets of his own.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
But when an investigative reporter examines Amanda’s claims and the IRS starts tracing the money, Amanda’s medical secrets are no longer hers to keep.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
The Full Moon lights up the delicate secrets of your 8th house, asking you to balance vulnerability with practical boundaries.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
De Lesseps credited her fitness to a few different secrets she's learned throughout the years.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
While the Frasers keep a united front against outside intruders, family secrets finally coming to light threaten to tear them apart from the inside.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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In truth, the mysteries and compromises of mapping New York are evident every day.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The gang was younger, the mysteries were smaller, and everything felt lighter.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, guests receive room keys that double as all-access passes to local museums and galleries through the hotel’s Unlock Art program.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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John put the bikes onto their truck with the keys inside, and left them in the driveway of their home in Maplewood, per the outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 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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The United waivers and refund policies will even apply to passengers who have non-refundable or basic-economy tickets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Billboard Legends of Live award for its blockbuster co-headline tour with Def Leppard in 2018, which sold more than 1 million tickets.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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