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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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Some of its sessions were held in private.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A few weeks ago, in Hong Kong, I had dinner with a group of senior financial professionals, several of whom were in private credit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“We also see the consolidation of our industry continuing and potentially accelerating, driven in part by some of the market dislocation that we are witnessing in private credit.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“What’s now a B round in private markets would be an IPO” several decades ago, Atkins said at the Economic Club.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“Of course you don’t. You finally admit your feelings for me, but only in private, right?”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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