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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.

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The prime minister has met the Health Secretary Wes Streeting in private – a meeting offered by Sir Keir Starmer to cabinet ministers after Tuesday's cabinet meeting and an offer Streeting took up.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The investments Macron announced include 14 billion euros in private and public funds from French entities, and nine billion euros from African investors, focused on energy transition, digital and AI, the maritime economy and agriculture.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Ballou, who is working with the press freedom groups, previously served as a Justice Department special counsel with expertise in private equity transactions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Two funds that invest in private credit run by Blue Owl Capital said they’re cutting dividends in the latest sign of stress to hit the sector.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Typewriter and adding machine safe in black chest in private office.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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