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Synonyms

in private

Idioms  

  1. Not in public; secretly, confidentially. For example, The hearings will be conducted in private, or May I speak to you in private? [Late 1500s] For an antonym, see in public.

Example Sentences

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Apple is frustratingly good at curating to the letter what it chooses to say, even in private.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

"The second is what's going on in private credit and the liquidity issues. And third, of course, is what's going on in the Middle East," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Wendy C. Ortiz is the author of three books and is a therapist in private practice in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

BlackRock reported $9 billion of net inflows in private markets, where it has recently beefed up capabilities with a series of acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

When I asked to speak with Raizel for a moment in private, I saw the briefest glimmer of a smile before she caught herself.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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