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

If you're outside the UK, listen to the podcast series, World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys, wherever you get your podcasts.

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

It seems like it should be easy to test this hypothesis: Show that the African Four Successes followed the Three Secrets while the nonsuccesses did not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Slytherin, according to the legend, sealed the Chamber of Secrets so that none would be able to open it until his own true heir arrived at the school.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling