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
But registration, absentee ballot and donation information often isn’t confidential.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Di Chiara refused to provide a description of the issues, citing statutes that say documents on the inner workings of election systems are confidential.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Wednesday that Kyiv's request for Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. was part of its confidential victory plan, according to Ukrainian media reports.
—Michael D. Carroll and Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Adrian Fontes, the secretary of state of Arizona, says that confidential reports from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have convinced him that malicious foreign-influence operations are accelerating this year.
—Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Di Chiara refused to provide a description of the issues, citing statutes that say documents on the inner workings of election systems are confidential.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed on Wednesday that Kyiv's request for Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. was part of its confidential victory plan, according to Ukrainian media reports.
—Michael D. Carroll and Maya Mehrara, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Adrian Fontes, the secretary of state of Arizona, says that confidential reports from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have convinced him that malicious foreign-influence operations are accelerating this year.
—Barton Gellman, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidential
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Youth sports is becoming bigger business: Venture capital and private equity companies are pouring money into the sector to create apps for parents, athletes and recruiters, and to capitalize on plentiful smartphones and the emergence of AI to get every game streamed.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Trump team outsourced much of its canvassing and door-knocking to private organizations.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Louisville Pizza Week returns Nov. 11-17 with almost a dozen restaurants offering their take on pizza, from signature pies to secret menu specialties and more, all for $10.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The secret ingredient, sour cream, also adds moisture and balances out the cake's sweetness.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Within hours in office, Trump would also overtake the Justice Department and install an Acting Attorney General who would fire Special Counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor who indicted Trump for willfully mishandling classified information and conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Israeli media reports say the case concerns the leak of classified information to two European media outlets by an advisor who may not have been formally employed and did not have security clearance, without naming the individual.Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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While an overall heaviness weighs 1883 down, there’s a level of personal feeling here that compensates, as Sheridan concocts an American origin story filled with the intentional messiness and ambiguity that has always been his hallmark.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Rule 2: Modulate your own expectations, too Setting personal boundaries about budget and how many people to buy for can help gift-givers avoid stretching themselves too thin.Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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These 25 scotch whiskies have a minimum age of 21 and includes a 25 year old Laphroaig and an undisclosed 34 year old sherry cask matured dram.Mark Littler, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The New York Times purchased it for an undisclosed seven-figure amount soon after, remaining the newspaper's most popular puzzle.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s hardly any esoteric metaphors to be found in this far-reaching work.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While cellular devices can enhance connectivity and allow for shared experiences, overuse of mobile phones at social gatherings can detract from interactions that make events intimate.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Confidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidential. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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