off-limits

adjective

Definition of off-limitsnext
as in private

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Recent Examples of off-limits Social Security and Medicare, although costly, are effectively off-limits due to their popularity with seniors. — Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 After an introductory interview with the media before spring training, he was declared off-limits when the early reviews of his performance trickled in. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025 To hear Bondi describe it, the state’s DMV data is completely off-limits to the federal government, but that’s just not true. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025 Jauron was then informed the team had made Bream off-limits to media. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-limits
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
  1. private
  2. closed
  3. restricted
  4. limited
  5. exclusive
Adjective
  • Moreover, private innovative businesses cannot thrive or even survive for long without basic research at universities.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The appearance came 11 days after Parton's famously private husband died in his hometown of Nashville after the couple were married nearly 60 years.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of private
Adjective
  • The establishment was ordered to close due to sanitation and plumbing issues and must remain closed until the issues are fixed.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
  • People are getting sick, beaches are closed, local businesses all over South County are suffering, and leaders won’t act.
    — Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of closed
Adjective
  • Long snapper Mitchell Fraboni is a restricted free agent.
    — Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Their restricted free agents include defensive tackle Chris Williams and offensive lineman Doug Kramer.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • Since then, King was nominated for an Emmy in 2024 for outstanding supporting actress in a limited series for Apple TV+’s Lessons in Chemistry.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced the Hidden in Pieces Tour, a limited run of shows in intimate theaters across North America and England this spring and summer.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Axios got a behind-the-scenes look at these exclusive spaces.
    — Alexandria Sands, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of exclusive

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