secret society
noun
: any of various oath-bound societies often devoted to brotherhood, moral discipline, and mutual assistance
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But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Though his albums are rapturously jolting — and wildly popular — Carti is most in his element onstage, and right now, the vibe is something like a pregame warmup meets secret society gathering.
—Jayson Buford, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024
In the French Riviera, the technology has been used to tell the history of the Knights Templar, members of a secret society operating there in the 13th century.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
This historical event, which aimed to reform secret society gangsters, ended in a riot and resulted in Singapore’s largest trial to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Though his albums are rapturously jolting — and wildly popular — Carti is most in his element onstage, and right now, the vibe is something like a pregame warmup meets secret society gathering.
—Jayson Buford, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024
In the French Riviera, the technology has been used to tell the history of the Knights Templar, members of a secret society operating there in the 13th century.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
This historical event, which aimed to reform secret society gangsters, ended in a riot and resulted in Singapore’s largest trial to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Secret society.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secret%20society. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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