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a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
a secret agent posing as a government employee
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The story centers around a World War II secret agent, Wong Chia Chi, played by Wei Tang, and her mission to seduce and kill Mr. Yee (Tony Leung), an official working for the puppet government established by Japanese occupying forces.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Daniel Craig is known for playing British secret agent James Bond in a handful of flicks released across the last two decades.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
But the secret agent has been known to enjoy a glass or two of bubbly as well.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
In a recent interview with The Times, the star, 38, surmised that a female version of the iconic British secret agent James Bond wouldn't be received well by a general audience.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Daniel Craig is known for playing British secret agent James Bond in a handful of flicks released across the last two decades.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
But the secret agent has been known to enjoy a glass or two of bubbly as well.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
In a recent interview with The Times, the star, 38, surmised that a female version of the iconic British secret agent James Bond wouldn't be received well by a general audience.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for secret agent
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“Secret agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secret%20agent. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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