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in private

ADJECTIVE
off the record
Synonyms
WEAK
arcane backdoor classified hush-hush hushed inside not for publication not public on the Q.T. private privy secret unofficial
ADJECTIVE
secretive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covert enigmatic reticent taciturn
WEAK
backstairs buttoned-up cagey clammed up close close-mouthed cryptic feline furtive hushed in chambers in privacy in the background in the dark on the Q.T. reserved silent tight-lipped undercover unforthcoming withdrawn zipped
Antonyms
STRONGEST
communicative
WEAK
forthright honest open

Example Sentences

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“BlackRock had to do some deals in private markets. It’s just too important of a growth area for the ecosystem for them not to have a meaningful footprint,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But even if the war in the Middle East is resolved soon and oil prices continue to fall, there is still another big concern for investors: the problems in private credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Investors need to watch for any further signs of unraveling in private credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As a result, more of the value creation cycle now occurs in private markets, where gains accrue primarily to institutional investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It helped me relax to hold an old Harry Potter wand I use as a fake microphone when I sing in private.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan