as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
the SWAT team carried out a stealth raid on the house, which was believed to be harboring a terrorist cell
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Recent Examples of stealth
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While Russia has a single, antiquated aircraft carrier, the UK alone has two modern carriers capable of launching F-35B stealth fighters.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
This solitary behavior is reflected in their hunting strategies, which often rely on stealth and patience rather than group coordination.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
As usual, stealth mechanics are a major part of any Assassin’s Creed title.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
While Russia has a single, antiquated aircraft carrier, the UK alone has two modern carriers capable of launching F-35B stealth fighters.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Ubisoft started development on Mirage as an expansion to Valhalla before turning it into a full game, which paid homage to the series' roots by focusing more on social stealth and parkour.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
This solitary behavior is reflected in their hunting strategies, which often rely on stealth and patience rather than group coordination.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealth
Adjective
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The illicitly mined resources, which included valuable minerals and precious stones, were smuggled out of the country through clandestine networks, bypassing official regulatory controls for the benefit of consortium members at the expense of the state coffers.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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For those hoping to wed immediately, whether to avoid family scrutiny or cover up an out-of-wedlock pregnancy, clandestine marriages performed by Anglican clergy offered a welcome alternative.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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In this instance, a photographer snapped a picture while the plane was being moved in nighttime secrecy.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The French military official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the blueprint for the force that is shrouded in secrecy and the Paris talks that will consider it.—
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11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite numerous warnings, Cuomo ignored engineers’ concerns, went ahead with construction, and attempted to cover it up by secretly replacing the defective bolts in a covert night operation akin to military action.—
Ryan Silverstein,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Even a covert leader can inadvertently alter employee behavior, resulting in a skewed view of daily operations.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Watch Captain America: Civil War on Disney+ Black Widow After the events of Captain America: Civil War, Natasha is on the run and reunites with Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), her undercover younger sister who also trained in the Red Room.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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When he was released, a BSO undercover operation commenced, beginning with conversations between Pine and an undercover detective.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The commuter hall is reminiscent of that of the original station, complete with high ceilings, iron and glass entrances, and a replica of the original clock; it would be connected within the James A. Farley Post Office via an underground tunnel to Moynihan Train Hall.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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But where Sematary drew inspiration from underground rap, Ghost Mountain’s earliest obsessions were indie bands like Modest Mouse and the Unicorns, whose anxious songs and caterwauling vocals struck a chord somewhere between naive and degenerate.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, private innovative businesses cannot thrive or even survive for long without basic research at universities.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The content creator has since made her Instagram private and appears to have deactivated her TikTok (samstrays_somewhere) account.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Stealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealth. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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