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kept completely hidden from the public by high government officials
top secret documents The mission is top secret.
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Recent Examples of top secret
But there's a fascinating set of new patches Chinese officials released for a series of launches with top secret satellites over the last two months.
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ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025
But that assumes that there aren't all kinds of top secret systems installed.
—A Martínez, NPR, 14 May 2025
Her cases include: CIA Analyst Indictment In mid-January, Asif Rahman, a former CIA analyst, pleaded guilty to retaining and transmitting top secret national defense information to people who were not entitled to receive it, before the information then appeared on social media.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The Met Gala’s guest list is arguably one of the most exclusive in entertainment and also the most heavily guarded; the specifics of who will be in attendance are kept top secret until the event night.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for top secret
ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025
But that assumes that there aren't all kinds of top secret systems installed.
—A Martínez, NPR, 14 May 2025
Her cases include: CIA Analyst Indictment In mid-January, Asif Rahman, a former CIA analyst, pleaded guilty to retaining and transmitting top secret national defense information to people who were not entitled to receive it, before the information then appeared on social media.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
The Met Gala’s guest list is arguably one of the most exclusive in entertainment and also the most heavily guarded; the specifics of who will be in attendance are kept top secret until the event night.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top secret
Adjective
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Her usual duties included accessing confidential deputy records and internal affairs investigations.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The city argued the policy was confidential, and would interfere with the department’s ability to fight crime.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Dresses, skirts, wide-leg silhouettes, pantaloons—all are great options for allowing what few breezes pass through the city to access, uh, restricted areas.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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The Heat can begin negotiating with guard Davion Mitchell, who is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Treasured items like heirlooms and family mementos deserve a spotlight, so clearing clutter makes room to honor your personal history and pass down meaningful stories.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The calendar overflows, and space for strategic thinking evaporates while personal well-being is pushed to the margins.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The White House has also denied that any classified plans were shared, and said in March that its review of the incident had concluded.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Saldaña lends her voice to Olga, Elio's aunt and the head of a classified military project.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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This was of national interest, not just private economic interest.—
Laura Poppick,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The expansion fee is a record $250 million, according to two sources who requested anonymity because the discussions were private.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
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Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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They: • Invest not just in systems, but in states • Optimize not just for growth, but for resonance • Scale not from stress, but from coherence This isn’t esoteric.—
Carrie Anne Yu,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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