as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
the SWAT team carried out a stealth raid on the house, which was believed to be harboring a terrorist cell
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Recent Examples of stealth
Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 2 June 2026
Farther afield, Japan is working with the UK and Italy to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The latest version is more expensive, coming in at $399 — up from $349 for the Oura Ring 4 — for standard silver and black metal finishes, while higher-end gold, stealth, rose gold and brushed silver versions cost an additional $100.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
What clinicians call supportive care — replacing fluids, managing blood pressure, treating other infections — can help keep patients alive long enough for their bodies to counter Ebolavirus' stealth maneuvers.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 2 June 2026
Farther afield, Japan is working with the UK and Italy to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
Pricing for the Oura Ring 5 starts at $399 for black and silver, a $50 increase, with premium finishes like stealth, brushed silver, gold, and deep rose priced at $499.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The latest version is more expensive, coming in at $399 — up from $349 for the Oura Ring 4 — for standard silver and black metal finishes, while higher-end gold, stealth, rose gold and brushed silver versions cost an additional $100.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealth
Adjective
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Some may be announced publicly; others may happen in more clandestine ways.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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But clandestine flows aren’t the biggest factor behind the market calm.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song And the internet has receipts.—
Mehera Bonner,
Marie Claire,
15 Mar. 2017
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The length exacerbates all the rest of the series' sins, including a lack of emotional depth, gratuitous suffering and violence, long stretches of boring, listless plotting and extraneous characters.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Which was widely panned for its unrealistic plot, laughable dialogue, and inexplicable plotting.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The film follows cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor), who lifts secret files about the existence of aliens from Wardex, a covert non-government organization that used to employ him.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The investigation also linked the activity to China based on IP addresses associated with a LinkedIn account and a Gmail account tied to the covert recruitment scheme.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Rivals – Season 2 (Hulu) Set in Britain in the 80s’, the series is about the scheming and politics of TV broadcast in the Thatcher era.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In the finale of Season 2, the women have gotten past the lying and scheming and are in a new and more honest place.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In 2005, an undercover investigator from the FDA called the farm and was told the milk was safe for human consumption.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Following a months-long undercover operation, in which a female officer posed as a romantic interest to extract information, Stagg was taken into custody, per The Guardian.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The park combines green space with underground stormwater detention systems that can hold roughly two million gallons during a major rain event.—
Ravi S. Bhalla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Subway cars erupted in cheers as fans peeped the winning shot on their cellphones, their feeds interrupted at times by spotty underground reception.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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“Stealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealth. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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