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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
cats are among the stealthiest of stalkers
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
constantly harassed the enemy with stealthy raids
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Recent Examples of stealthy
On TikTok, viewers were quick to react to Winston's stealthy fail.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Imagine the chaos a stealthy dragonfly modified to carry diseases, munitions, or surveillance equipment would cause.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
Ukraine's stealthy strike was carried out with small drones, hidden in trucks parked near several Russian air bases.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 2025
The hype began in March with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a game whose stealthy action mechanics perfectly fit the historical fantasy of becoming a ninja.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Imagine the chaos a stealthy dragonfly modified to carry diseases, munitions, or surveillance equipment would cause.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2025
Ukraine's stealthy strike was carried out with small drones, hidden in trucks parked near several Russian air bases.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 7 June 2025
The hype began in March with the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a game whose stealthy action mechanics perfectly fit the historical fantasy of becoming a ninja.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealthy
Adjective
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In the back garden, for example, there’s a shady grove with hammocks and low seating that is one of the couple’s favorite places to enjoy quiet moments.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Best Types of Hibiscus for Hummingbirds Hibiscus plants come in a range of options—from native perennials to tropical annuals—all of which attract hummingbirds and are suited for sunny to partly shady spaces, says Myers.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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The Square, from South Korean director Bo-Sol Kim, which blends political commentary with experimental animation in its story of a Swedish diplomat in Pyongyang who begins a clandestine affair with a local traffic officer, took the jury prize of the Contrechamps section.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alcala — without school authorization — took wrestling mats from El Modena, had the wrestling team load them into a U-Haul truck, and then took them to a warehouse for clandestine practices, Plaintiff Two said.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Instead, studies suggest that, in practice, work and other eligibility requirements achieve a lot of savings in a sort of sneaky way.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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At age 17, Brown learned the truth, thanks to Barr’s fame — and, allegedly, a sneaky ex-boyfriend, the comedian recalled to Bunnie.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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His squirrelly, strained voice was well attuned to the furtive ambivalence of his stage presence.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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The visual language is nimble, sometimes furtive and obscuring, and then classical and dramatic, recalling the photography of Robert Frank or Roy DeCarava.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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For every regime change at the hands of Americans that went well—think Adolf Hitler’s exit from Germany and Benito Mussolini from Italy—there are multitudes that went off the rails: six overt attempts during the Cold War and another 64 in covert operations.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
19 June 2025
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The Whyte Python World Tour by Travis Kennedy The laughs are as big as the mullets in this rollicking story about a hugely successful hair-metal band that’s really a cover for a covert operation in Cold War-era Eastern Europe.—
Andrea Lavinthal,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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In a moment of sly genius, Duke gained entry by concealing himself as one of Lyle’s ghostly henchmen using a rubber band and a piece of white tissue as his disguise.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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In practice, this would be a field day for NIMBY types (or sly hotel owners) who have an alderman’s ear (or the means to boost an aldermanic bank account).—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Sarli did, however, recently post about the ordeal on TikTok, so her viral video and media attention might expose their undercover rendezvous to the bride and groom.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Morgan was arrested at a Vallejo hotel, after an undercover sting led to his arrest and the recovery of the girl, according to the criminal complaint.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Israel has struck Natanz repeatedly and claims to have hurt its underground facilities, which experts assess contain 10,000 centrifuges that enrich uranium up to 60%.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Often times, vacant lots may be contaminated with hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead paint or underground storage tanks, posing risks to human health and the environment.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
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“Stealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealthy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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