as in private
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
someone leaked confidential government information to the press
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Recent Examples of confidential
Recently, reported cases have occurred involving staff at domestic violence organizations sharing confidential information with abusers, retaliating against survivors who raise concerns, or leveraging their institutional roles to sway custody proceedings and other legal matters.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Companies have long used nondisclosure agreements in different contexts to protect trade secrets, confidential data and intellectual property.
—David W. Chen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
In addition, if research results are published, identifying information will be kept confidential.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Terms of both settlements are confidential, attorneys representing the families said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Companies have long used nondisclosure agreements in different contexts to protect trade secrets, confidential data and intellectual property.
—David W. Chen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
In addition, if research results are published, identifying information will be kept confidential.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Terms of both settlements are confidential, attorneys representing the families said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
Adjective
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, Biden also made private remarks to a small group of students at Harvard University’s Kennedy School.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When Charlie reveals a secret passion project, and professional lines begin to blur, the two forge an unexpected bond that will teach them both how to live.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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The secret ingredient in this chili is definitely the butter.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Much of the village has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages, and today harbors 13 classified historic monuments, including the 14th-century stone house, Maison Bordes, and a hospital dating to the 13th.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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Image Anna Kelly, a White House spokeswoman, said on X that the disposal process was standard practice for old courtesy copies of paperwork that were largely backed up on classified computer systems.—
Tiffany Hsu,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its network of over 900 successful professionals is worth over $5.7 billion as of this writing, and the group is quickly gaining notoriety for its significant influence not just on professional but personal growth.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Image Image Image Many volunteers made enormous personal sacrifices to respond to the crisis.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Oscar-winning actress, 73, revealed that she was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer following the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum in 2019.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For now, Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi remain closed off from the outer world and continue to be observed by veterinary staff and researchers at their undisclosed preserve.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seemingly mundane and esoteric to the outsider, chart reviews are a foundational task that underpins a wide range of clinical and administrative workflows within health systems (and for other ecosystem partners).—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Others point to more esoteric answers to the practical problem.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Maddox found relief through photography and writing, including Motherhood: The Thread That Holds Us Together, a portrait study capturing the raw, vulnerable, and intimate moments of the motherhood journey that aren’t often seen, to combat isolation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The shows are produced by both Audible and Together, a new company that Jackman and producer Sonia Friedman launched to create intimate and accessible live theater.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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