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 State secrets, exposed Curiously, the grand jury indicted no one, saying no one seemed to know who was responsible. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 One of the secrets to SunZia’s ultimate success in New Mexico was the project’s ability to strike compromises, even with some of its earliest critics. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026 Starring Derry Girls actor Louisa Harland, the Marian Keyes adaptation follows five Irish sisters through secrets, family feuds and moments of grace. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026 With eight episodes featuring Williams alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, Clark Backo, Noah Reid, and more, fans are in for secrets, seduction, folklore, and the supernatural. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026 McEntire also discussed her own secrets for earning five decades of success in the music industry. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Heather is left keeping both of their secrets while wondering what the hell is in the air this season. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 The mystery comedy, loosely inspired by the 1989 film starring Tom Hanks, follows a married couple whose move into the husband's childhood home exposes unsettling secrets in their seemingly quiet suburban neighborhood. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
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  1. mysteries
  2. keys
  3. gateways
  4. tickets
Noun
  • Starring Zhang Yi, Ma Li, and Chen Minghao alongside guest appearances by Karry Wang, Fan Chengcheng, and Chen Feiyu, the multi-decade drama chronicles an elite public security detective unravelling major criminal mysteries based on real cases.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Most Sherlock Holmes stories are mysteries – intricate, complex and brilliantly written.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mysteries
Noun
  • Astonishingly, the private keys were 4, 56, 66, 115, 155, 156, 230, 237.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Working again with the vast Northeastern producer group $$$–almost all of whom are individually credited on, like, every track–Bank$ and his preacher friend talk to God over spare keys and groaning nautical machinery.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • Cargo on ships that have diverted away from the Hormuz is backing up at the region’s alternative gateways.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As one of the principal gateways into the Saudi capital and a foundation stone of the entire Vision 2030 project, the Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport directly threaten the Kingdom’s strategy.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of gateways
Noun
  • The carriers said demand has been particularly strong for premium seats, which command hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, more than coach tickets.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The best views in the house—general admission floor tickets—will be available for as little as $100 in some venues, according to Fortune’s James LaForge.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tickets

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“Secrets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secrets. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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