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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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Naval Academy and Harvard Business School, Andrew Powch, who has worked in private equity and at McKinsey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Lurie has solicited over $40 million in private donations, and a City Hall-aligned group has raised over $60 million in donations and commitments for downtown revitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Until there is greater clarity around credit conditions and liquidity dynamics, valuations in private markets are likely to remain under pressure.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Many of his works can be found in private collections in those countries and also in the USA, Canada and Australia.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

To me, in private, he says, “You will see how quickly they will be begging me for help and advice.”

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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