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

The only way to see him is by staring straight up—but even then, much like the secrets of the universe, you can never get a full view.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

That easy-going approach inspired a soulful collection of love songs whose easy familiarity feels like a best friend spilling their secrets.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Family secrets and sibling drama: A reader is distraught that their siblings threw away their late father’s journals, which held clues about who he really was.

From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026

Shortly after Max’s trial ended, Anna and Tom got married, Anna got sober, and both buried a few secrets.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026

I pause and start to imagine sitting in the clubhouse, giggling and sharing secrets with the girls, and hanging up a big sign that says PRIVATE: NO SNOOPING.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan