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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
In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
As war rages in Europe, the two children navigate danger and secrets that challenge their understanding of family and friendship, reshaping their childhoods forever.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The climb is devotional, and Pharloom doesn't reveal its secrets easily.
—Keller Gordon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the secrets to SAP’s success is understanding that in technology, there is never a good time to rest on your laurels, says chief operating officer Sebastian Steinhauser.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
But when the trio arrives in the forest, Emma realizes that there are secrets among the group — and someone out in the forest may be watching them, as well.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Decoding the secrets of the strange disk Earlier models had always assumed the Fomalhaut star’s disk’s eccentricity (lopsidedness) was fixed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Don’t ask them to keep secrets.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
One of California’s most notorious killers is back in the spotlight as a new documentary revisits his crimes and uncovers even darker secrets.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
As war rages in Europe, the two children navigate danger and secrets that challenge their understanding of family and friendship, reshaping their childhoods forever.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The climb is devotional, and Pharloom doesn't reveal its secrets easily.
—Keller Gordon, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the secrets to SAP’s success is understanding that in technology, there is never a good time to rest on your laurels, says chief operating officer Sebastian Steinhauser.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
But when the trio arrives in the forest, Emma realizes that there are secrets among the group — and someone out in the forest may be watching them, as well.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Decoding the secrets of the strange disk Earlier models had always assumed the Fomalhaut star’s disk’s eccentricity (lopsidedness) was fixed.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
Don’t ask them to keep secrets.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
One of California’s most notorious killers is back in the spotlight as a new documentary revisits his crimes and uncovers even darker secrets.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
Noun
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And all the various mysteries come to a head in the final two episodes and are wrapped up nicely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Let’s delve into the 11 most compelling UFO sightings across the globe – incidents with documentation, official investigation, and mysteries that have persisted for decades despite analysis.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much like the quarterback communication system, the playcaller calls the play in from the sideline, and sometimes provides keys the green dot should look for before the play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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EnGenius has pioneered mobile-first provisioning so that networking equipment like routers, switches, gateways and access points can be set up using a smartphone and the EnGenius Cloud To-Go app.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Through such partnerships, Lunate has become one of the region’s fastest-growing gateways to alternative investors looking to deploy the Gulf’s vast wealth.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Call Carolyn Donaldson for tickets and information at 305-519-7100.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Single tickets bought in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million each.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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