as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
school records are regarded as nonpublic information
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Recent Examples of nonpublic
Our family moved from New York to Connecticut in 2021, in part, because of our stress about the state’s regulation of nonpublic schools.
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Nicholas Tampio, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Access to material nonpublic technical information.
—Jack Shelton, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
On school sites, SB 48 would stop immigration enforcement from accessing nonpublic areas, questioning students or conducting searches without a court order.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
Public buildings — from government buildings to libraries and public schools — must also adopt policies preventing immigration enforcement from entering nonpublic areas of buildings without a warrant.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Nicholas Tampio, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Access to material nonpublic technical information.
—Jack Shelton, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
On school sites, SB 48 would stop immigration enforcement from accessing nonpublic areas, questioning students or conducting searches without a court order.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
Public buildings — from government buildings to libraries and public schools — must also adopt policies preventing immigration enforcement from entering nonpublic areas of buildings without a warrant.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic
Adjective
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State police also launched an internal probe into the lead homicide detective, Michael Proctor, who was fired for sharing confidential information with civilians outside of law enforcement and drinking on the job.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Instead of attempting to gain public trust through transparency, Musk’s company is currently pressing federal regulators to bury its robotaxi safety record, claiming the data must remain confidential for business reasons.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Appreciate Luxury with Great Views With more than 450 rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, the Omni Hotel offers the city's most luxurious accommodations.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpublic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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