covertness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for covertness
Noun
  • It's also made for blue-water combat conditions with an ability to handle dangerous sea states with a high degree of stealth and survivability.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Butler, in particular, has added a level of stealth to the Warriors’ defensive operation.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • His delivery of Mantel’s dialogue—modern, intelligent, bristling with implication and subterfuge—is mesmerizingly clear.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
  • With a bit of guidance, navigating between the classic go-to’s and the newer dining options are scattered throughout the properties can lead to incredible culinary discoveries, plenty of popping champagne bottles and even a dash of historical subterfuge.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Political uncertainty historically leads to consumer reticence—a reluctance to buy and an impulse to hoard savings.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The problem is the school’s reticence to accept transfers at large scale and lack of desire to play the NIL game.
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Covertness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covertness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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