cipher

Example Sentences

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Each letter in a standard Caesar cipher is replaced by the one three spots down the alphabet so an ‘A’ becomes a ‘D.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Cybertruck has become a cipher for this injustice.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

It’s why Gere pushed for Bosko to be even more of a cipher than he was on the page.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

While “Million Dollar Baby” is one of this year’s defining singles, Richman remains largely a cipher.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2024

On a summer evening back in 1939, William had mentioned that his boss had talked to him about the Japanese cipher team.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield