as in secretiveness
the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret
this administration's steadfast adherence to secrecy is beginning to cost it the trust of the voters
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Recent Examples of secrecy
The panel — which is known for conducting its business in secrecy — for weeks has been debating whether to release its report into Gaetz.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The Importance of Pay Transparency in the Civilian Sector
While legislation promoting pay transparency continues to expand throughout the U.S., some organizations still maintain pay secrecy.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
After a series of Miami Herald exposés — probing his secrecy involving travel itineraries, law clients, side jobs, expensive gifts and advocacy on behalf of the Saudi regime — Mayor Francis Suarez, son of a former mayor, is facing calls to resign.
—Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The representative spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are being held in secrecy.
—Abu Bakr Bashir, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
The Importance of Pay Transparency in the Civilian Sector
While legislation promoting pay transparency continues to expand throughout the U.S., some organizations still maintain pay secrecy.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
After a series of Miami Herald exposés — probing his secrecy involving travel itineraries, law clients, side jobs, expensive gifts and advocacy on behalf of the Saudi regime — Mayor Francis Suarez, son of a former mayor, is facing calls to resign.
—Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The representative spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are being held in secrecy.
—Abu Bakr Bashir, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Secrecy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrecy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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