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
The full size of the round would decrease from $40 billion to $30 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.
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Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Open-weight models are cheaper to use and can also be tailored for sensitive use cases, like handling highly confidential information.
—Will Knight, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a confidential operation.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Examples include divulging end users’ confidential contacts or emails and delivering falsified answers that have the potential to corrupt the integrity of important calculations.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
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Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Open-weight models are cheaper to use and can also be tailored for sensitive use cases, like handling highly confidential information.
—Will Knight, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a confidential operation.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Examples include divulging end users’ confidential contacts or emails and delivering falsified answers that have the potential to corrupt the integrity of important calculations.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confidential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
Adjective
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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rural communities could be unequally impacted Unlike the postal service, private companies do not have the same service obligations requiring delivery to rural or sparsely-populated areas – even at a loss.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The circumstances surrounding Xander’s abrupt exit from his last hospital are kept secret throughout the entire first season of Pulse.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Eighty years ago, elite paratroopers were leaping out of similar aircraft on a secret mission called Operation Firefly.—
Sabrina Clay,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The first way someone with the proper clearance can communicate about classified information is in person.—
Dakota Rudesill,
The Conversation,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mar-a-Lago documents Upon leaving the White House after his 2020 election loss, Trump brought classified information with him to his estate in Mar-a-Lago, according to a criminal indictment that a federal grand jury handed down in 2023.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Once data has gone into a public chatbot, there’s very little control over what happens to it, and there have been cases of personal data entered by one user being exposed in responses to other users.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The benefits of using apple cider vinegar for sleep or taking it specifically at night are largely based on personal accounts rather than research.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The trade, which was actually an outright purchase, sent Red Sox right-handed pitcher Noah Davis to Los Angeles in exchange for an undisclosed amount of cash.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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About a dozen political groups, using unlimited and undisclosed donations, are running ads with twin goals: Boosting — and flattering — President Trump.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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New esoteric spiritual movements had begun sweeping across Europe.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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While the issue may seem esoteric, the impact is anything but.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This novel is an intimate exploration into the impact of identity on ourselves, the true meaning of legacy and resentment and forgiveness between families.—
Angie Thomas,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new releases arrive amid a fresh wave of activity for the duo, who kicked off their anniversary run in 2023 with a handful of intimate live shows, performing Moon Safari in full for the first time.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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