secret sauce
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of secret sauce
From a so-called sauce for hamburgers whose ingredients are a closely held secret
Example Sentences
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The regular season has long been college football’s secret sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Many are surprised by these results, since they believe that the rich and famous must have some secret sauce that explains their much-vaunted status at the top of the wealth ladder.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
"The robust training method is the secret sauce of this technique," How explains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Social media giants usually keep the coding behind these algorithms -- the so-called "secret sauce" that drives traffic to their platforms -- closely guarded.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Experts say Taco Bell’s secret sauce isn’t just one flavor — the brand has achieved cultural relevance, menu innovation and compelling value that keep customers coming back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
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