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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The firm’s team includes analysts from leading tech private equity firms, engineers, operating partners – former technology CEOs and COOs.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
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.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Trump officials insisted no classified information was shared in the group.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon's acting Inspector General Steven Stebbins is evaluating Hegseth's use of Signal to determine whether classified information was shared in the initial group chat.—
Destinee Adams,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rescuers used two fire boats, a helicopter and personal watercraft to look for the boy, as well as personnel on the beach, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Cargo services will open in Sylhet on April 27, with Chattogram following suit and an undisclosed date.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Apr. 2025
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One plaintiff, elevator operator Owen Diaz, settled in March 2024 for undisclosed terms after a $3.2 million jury verdict.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
18 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
Adjective
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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 28 Apr. 2025.
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