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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
the reporter suspected there was a hush-hush reason why the company agreed to the deal
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
top-echelon diplomats met in a hush-hush conference in a last-ditch effort to head off an international crisis
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Recent Examples of hush-hush
Even by the usual standards of federal secrecy, the satellite project was extremely hush-hush.
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William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Feel it’s been kept very hush-hush, which seems to be the Forest way.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Here are 9 hush-hush destinations for your next quiet adventure.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
To cash in on these hush-hush discounts before they’re gone, just head to Rue La La to log in or create a free account using your email address.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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William J. Broad, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Feel it’s been kept very hush-hush, which seems to be the Forest way.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Here are 9 hush-hush destinations for your next quiet adventure.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
To cash in on these hush-hush discounts before they’re gone, just head to Rue La La to log in or create a free account using your email address.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hush-hush
Adjective
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Thomas had been a confidential informant for the Elkhart County Drug Task Force for 10 months leading up to his shooting Aug. 19, 1998.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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Both settlement agreements are confidential and prohibit the former Bardstown students from discussing what happened.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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After paying private equity tycoon Jack McGinley $52 million in a clandestine off-market deal for the Georgian-style spread, which was designed by architect Don Nulty and built in 2009 for 9-1-1: Lone Star actor Rob Lowe, Levine and Prinsloo have put the place back on the market for $65 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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Built to listen for clandestine nuclear bomb blasts, the globe-spanning system detects low-frequency acoustic-gravity waves.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The tours are accessible via phone, but each stop is kept secret throughout the journey.—
Kaela Ling,Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Ingredients For Sad Cake Only a few basic ingredients are needed for simple Sad Cake, including a Southerner's best kept baking secret: Bisquick Mix.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Watch a sneak peek below, then read on for more: Go undercover and solve local mysteries with Christmas shop owner Emily Lane!—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 July 2025
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The guy who was in charge of buying apparently used a fake persona; this was very undercover, this is all happening secretly.—
Peter Balonon-Rosen,
Vox,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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But Bondi and Bongino had a contentious exchange the following day at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private conversation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In recent months, Trump has made selective public appearances that reflect her private, lowkey nature.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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And Aleesha spontaneously planted a kiss on Luke while celebrating their successful covert operation to get Karina’s laptop.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
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Further, nations set on developing nuclear weapons can be subject to covert operations or outright military attacks, which can slow them down considerably.—
Brendan Rascius
July 8,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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As originally proposed, the CTA Super Loop running west from North and Clybourn would have merely grazed Lincoln Yards with an underground station at the far southwestern corner of the tract, North and Elston.—
F.K. Plous,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There are several places to park for Scottsdale Canal Convergence: Scottsdale Waterfront underground parking garage, 7135 E. Camelback Road.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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“Hush-hush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hush-hush. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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