secrets

NOUN

something kept hidden, unrevealed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code confidential information key mystery

STRONG

cipher confidence enigma formula occult oracle password puzzle unknown

WEAK

classified information magic number privileged information skeleton in cupboard

Antonyms

WEAK

known public knowledge revelation

Example Sentences

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"Secrets diminish self respect," she said, according to the Tribune.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

You can listen to the podcast series, World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys on BBC Sounds.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

His largest personal federal political donation appears to be $1 million to FWD.us, a group focused on criminal justice and immigration reform nationwide, according to Open Secrets.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

In 2022, the nonprofit whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets leaked more than 38,000 names on the Oath Keepers’ membership list.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

“Is Peter Rabbit part of the Secrets Act?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin