as in confidential
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
Ahead of their series of concerts this summer, The Sun newspaper reports that the Gallaghers took to the stage in top secret at a London working men’s club.
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
What’s the difference between ‘classified’ and ‘top secret’?
—David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Unlike other government departments, DOGE isn't going to get unlimited access to CIA databases or internal systems because most of it is top secret, a source familiar with the issue said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The material is as diverse as top secret nuclear programs, the identities of undercover agents and mundane records that would be of little interest to anyone, let alone America’s adversaries.
—David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
What’s the difference between ‘classified’ and ‘top secret’?
—David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Unlike other government departments, DOGE isn't going to get unlimited access to CIA databases or internal systems because most of it is top secret, a source familiar with the issue said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The material is as diverse as top secret nuclear programs, the identities of undercover agents and mundane records that would be of little interest to anyone, let alone America’s adversaries.
—David Klepper, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top secret
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But in a possible attempt to discredit Pryor, her name and some details of her confidential complaint, available only to the mayor, commissioners and senior city employees, have been circulated publicly.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The organizations kept talking, though, and agreed to settle for a confidential sum, averting a jury trial.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Their frontcourt of 6-foot-4 Breanna Stewart (who made all eight of her shot attempts in the restricted area) and 6-6 Jonquel Jones remains a matchup nightmare, especially against teams with limited frontcourt depth.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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After not being tendered by Tennessee as a restricted free agent in March, Gibbens visited Foxborough.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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By considering factors such as body shapes, personal preferences, specific occasions, lifestyle needs, and even subtle style nuances, Gensmo generates actionable, individualized style recommendations tailored precisely to each user.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Natural foods and personal care goods firm Hain Celestial Group selected Alison E. Lewis to serve as interim president and CEO, effective May 7.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Assange faces 18 charges in the U.S., including 17 under the Espionage Act, related to the publication of classified documents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Market Positioning And Product Details Priced at $49 for a 375ml bottle, the Jordan Sauternes positions itself in the premium segment while remaining more accessible than many classified Sauternes from France, which typically retail between $75–200 per half-bottle.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Domin encouraged residents to contact school district officials with ideas to work on private partnerships.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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But her time in public service became entangled with a private business.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Yes, the tales of game-making can veer into the obscure and esoteric.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Baseball is a game with a history of strange and esoteric firsts, and Misner’s homer was the first time a player’s inaugural big league homer was an opening day walk-off.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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