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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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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

A pullback in private lending could also open up more space for bank-led lending and financing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Everybody else is spilling their guts and you’re talking in private.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

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