secrets

noun

plural of secret
1
as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place

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2
as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication

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Recent Examples of secrets In kitchens, courtyards, bedrooms and on the streets, women shared jokes, secrets, gestures of care and moments of freedom. — Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 While waiting for a meeting at a local coffee shop, a 6-year-old boy and his grandmother at the next table tutor me in the rules of Trash, and a few secrets for card game success. — Ken Stern, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 As Damian starts to rise up the ranks in the boxing world, secrets are revealed, and the two end up in a high-stakes match against each other. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Switzerland imagines Highsmith as a recluse in the Alps, closely guarding a cache of weapons and secrets after a lifetime spent writing mysteries. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 This online co-op game brings players together in an open-world sandbox filled with mini-games, collectibles, and tons of secrets. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Perhaps fittingly for such a demonized woman, Zosia is giving up her secrets grudgingly. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 As the past catches up with the present, secrets and betrayals emerge with dangerous consequences. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secrets
  1. mysteries
  2. keys
  3. gateways
  4. tickets
Noun
  • With the capability of observing the cosmos with a wide field of view, Roman will generate first-of-their-kind images to help astronomers explore some of the greatest mysteries, including the unexplained expansion of the universe, according to NASA.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And yes, thankfully, that does include taking a visit to a more rural part of the country, where — as any fan of British cozy mysteries will tell you — some of the most interesting murders take place.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mysteries
Noun
  • Norvell seemingly embraced a CEO role, handing the keys of the offense to Malzahn.
    — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • My water view room, one of 154 keys, was compact—240 square feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • An active typhoon season continues to slam China’s east coast, again disrupting operations at two of the world’s largest container gateways.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Turk then points to Iridium’s latest objections to SpaceX’s gigabit Starlink gateways as the company prepares to build dozens across the US.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of gateways
Noun
  • Organizers initially released 2,000 tickets for the event, which quickly sold out.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ticket sales Assembly Bill 1349 would prohibit sellers from offering or marketing tickets to concerts and sporting events by a person that doesn’t actually possess the ticket.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of tickets

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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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