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
As a veteran warrior with a top secret nuclear clearance and the U.S. Army’s elite Machine Gun Sharpshooter Badge, this explanation wounds me.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2025
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
In that film, Cassian learns about a high-ranking Imperial officer, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), leaking a message to his daughter, Jyn (Felicity Jones), about the existence of a top secret super-weapon, aka the Death Star.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 May 2025
Ranking member Jim Himes (D-Conn.) noted earlier in Wednesday’s hearing that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence classification guidelines say advanced war plans should be top secret.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2025
This recipe includes a top secret recipe for the best ragout ever.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
In that film, Cassian learns about a high-ranking Imperial officer, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), leaking a message to his daughter, Jyn (Felicity Jones), about the existence of a top secret super-weapon, aka the Death Star.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 May 2025
Ranking member Jim Himes (D-Conn.) noted earlier in Wednesday’s hearing that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence classification guidelines say advanced war plans should be top secret.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Mar. 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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This was the fourth restricted airspace violation of the day and not the last.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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This is a difficult market for restricted free agents.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
4 July 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
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Critical infrastructure, including healthcare systems storing sensitive patient data and government networks securing classified information, is equally at risk.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The White House has been put under pressure to provide more information on the bombings in Iran last weekend, as bits and pieces begin to leak to the media and House leaders threaten to limit classified briefings for rank-and-file lawmakers.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
29 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 recent acquisition of 80% of its operating business by one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious private equity firms, PAI Partners, values the brand at $3.6 billion.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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After Congress reversed course on accountability in 2015, results for everyone got worse, even as progressive jurisdictions started adopting increasingly esoteric equity strategies.—
Matthew Yglesias,
Boston Herald,
9 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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