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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
When secrets are a matter of national security Now consider how much worse that problem becomes if that AI helper works for the CIA, where secrecy is a matter of national security and breaches could endanger lives.
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Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Its secrets have been passed down through four generations.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
My hope is that images can convey a landscape scarred with secrets, where on rare mornings an ethereal mist rises off fields to meet the certainty of past violence held by the soil.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
But its blunt, inelegant dialogue is peppered with characters (metaphorically) vomiting up their darkest secrets.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Horrified by the secrets revealed by Bateman, Christine Marie and Katas were emboldened to go undercover as amateur sleuths.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This drop in reveals numerous secrets and lies Malcolm has hidden from his parents, Leah and Tristian.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
This is a bot that, if unleashed, might be able to hack into banks, exfiltrate state secrets, and fry crucial infrastructure.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published new codes that can keep secrets safe from both classical and quantum computers.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Its secrets have been passed down through four generations.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
My hope is that images can convey a landscape scarred with secrets, where on rare mornings an ethereal mist rises off fields to meet the certainty of past violence held by the soil.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
But its blunt, inelegant dialogue is peppered with characters (metaphorically) vomiting up their darkest secrets.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Horrified by the secrets revealed by Bateman, Christine Marie and Katas were emboldened to go undercover as amateur sleuths.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
This drop in reveals numerous secrets and lies Malcolm has hidden from his parents, Leah and Tristian.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
This is a bot that, if unleashed, might be able to hack into banks, exfiltrate state secrets, and fry crucial infrastructure.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published new codes that can keep secrets safe from both classical and quantum computers.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
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What to read next The four-part series tackles the origins of the universe, the pivotal role of stardust in all living things, and the nature of space-time, among many other cosmic mysteries.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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Add it to the list of mysteries surrounding the late actress.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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It’s even fitted with thoughtful details like a D-ring inside to hook your keys for easy access, as well as a magnetic clasp to keep everything enclosed.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Placentia recently went through a similar visioning process for its Chapman Corridor — the City Council approved the end result of that two-year process in the fall for one of the key gateways to the town.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Proceed to fund your account with a first-time deposit of at least $10 using one of the platform's secure payment gateways.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pennsylvanians can win free tickets to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club next month, thanks to a partnership between Visit PA and PGA of America.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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See the full list of tour dates below, and find tickets here.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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