1
as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
privy information on the current state of the peace negotiations
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2
as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
privy meetings between high-level representatives from both sides for the purpose of bringing about an armistice
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3
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a privy seal that can be used only by the British monarch
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as in outhouse
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Recent Examples of privy
Lawrence Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
One illustration shows Henry sitting in his privy chamber, playing a harp—a typical depiction of David in psalters and Books of Hours at the time.
—V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
Tanasia Kenney The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 8 Feb. 2023
But district leadership wasn't privy to the decision until parents were already informed through their schools' principals.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Mucking out the man’s privy and carrying water for his wife provide her with many hours of reflection on how to make a poem.
—Lawrence Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
One illustration shows Henry sitting in his privy chamber, playing a harp—a typical depiction of David in psalters and Books of Hours at the time.
—V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
Noun
An investigation was launched after Simmons accused Charles of bugging her office and being privy to Board of Education information he was not entitled to, officials wrote.
—Tanasia Kenney The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 8 Feb. 2023
But district leadership wasn't privy to the decision until parents were already informed through their schools' principals.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privy
Adjective
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CCleaner removes tracking files, cookies, and browsing data to keep your online activities confidential.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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The deputy, who has since been relieved of duty, also admitted to lying on a search warrant, writing a fake search warrant and using confidential law enforcement databases to find information about the crypto mogul’s foes.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Given the clandestine nature of the process, the true number of fictitious sons who arrived during exclusion will never be known.—
Jane Hu,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the Belle Époque era in 1900 Buenos Aires, the soaring space manages to feel clandestine with its dim lighting, lush floral displays, and bartenders in crisp white jackets.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, these experiences cause the brain to become hyper-aware of any signs of disapproval, interpreting neutral or ambiguous situations as personal rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The senator’s personal wealth has exploded since his 2016 presidential run, with book advances and royalties propelling his net worth to around $3 million.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
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Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse.—
Destinee Adams,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2024
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Zacha has hardly been banished to the outhouse on a second line with James van Riemsdyk and Jake DeBrusk, especially with the way DeBrusk has been heating up lately.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2024
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Luckily, Noor heard through the grapevine about the ambassador’s secret meetings with an American in the intelligence community.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Within moments of entering our lavish suite — complete with a claw-foot tub and plush plaid couches arranged around a fireplace — my daughter noticed a secret door in the wall.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The strategy is less effective for improving outputs such as poems or translations, in which ranking is subjective.—
Lauren Leffer,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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Voting is purely subjective, as was the case with Ichiro.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Read on for 20 bathroom organizer solutions that can help turn a cluttered commode into an oasis focused on functionality.—
Jordan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2025
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The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Oct. 2024
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The billionaire declined to share details on his sources of financing, but said private equity firms and family offices have reached out to provide options.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Court records show that in 2023, Rodrigues pleaded guilty to seven counts of stalking, stalking with a prior conviction and disclosing private images, but a judge suspended his prison sentence, instead ordering him to serve probation, the newspaper reported.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Privy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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