secret
adjective
done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others.
secrets
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pluralof secret.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In sentencing McBride, the judge said while he was of "good character", sharing military secrets was a "gross breach of trust" and he had shown "no contrition" for his actions.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Here, Russo discusses figuring out how to write a suspense novel, receiving a note that changed his career and grappling with the time he told his mother’s secrets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The phenomenon will present scientists with a rare opportunity to study the Sun's atmosphere and its outermost layer, as they seek to uncover secrets about solar winds and our star's magnetic field.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
With a major career milestone within her reach and increased appearances in front of the camera, the sudden pressures on Maddie trigger long-hidden patterns of disordered eating: bingeing and purging, secrets and lies.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
“However, I didn’t realize that secrets were kept from me.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
