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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
cats are among the stealthiest of stalkers
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
constantly harassed the enemy with stealthy raids
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Recent Examples of stealthy
Then there was the stealthy silver lining that lingered around Holmes’ entire recovery, lending a reason to feel oddly grateful.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
One of those days of stealthy significance, when cause became effect.
—Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Attackers can then install stealthy, low-level malware known as bootkits, malware that operates below the Windows operating system itself.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Such sadness is the stealthy undercurrent of Lunch Dances.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
One of those days of stealthy significance, when cause became effect.
—Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Attackers can then install stealthy, low-level malware known as bootkits, malware that operates below the Windows operating system itself.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Such sadness is the stealthy undercurrent of Lunch Dances.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealthy
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The former Oakland Raiders linebacker was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s shady military pal in Predator (1987) before landing his own macho action vehicle in Action Jackson (1988).—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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According to the weather service, heat index values are calculated for shady conditions with light winds, but direct sun exposure can increase these values by up to 15 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom's Basement podcast, the former WWE Champion shared the story of the clandestine meeting.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Even when targeting America’s enemies, not all are supportive of clandestine cyberattacks.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Keep an eye out for sneaky eaters tempted to pick off the topping to eat like candy. Directions Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Walmart’s got some sneaky good deals right now, and this one definitely caught our eye.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Tom Cruise may shoot furtive glances at co-stars, punch of co-stars in the face and/or betray co-stars for the good of mankind.—
Keith Sharon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Mounting fear within the Jewish and Conservative communities of New York is that Mamdani’s furtive stance of justice for Palestine and divestment from Israel is stoking the flame of more virulent Anti-Semitism to come.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The bill would ban face coverings during public enforcement operations unless medically required or part of a covert investigation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The human touch is also crucial for ensuring accountability with agentic AI use, particularly for security considerations like accountability and distinguishing a genuine user from a covert threat.—
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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One night, over dinner, his dad tossed out a few sly questions.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
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At the beginning of the season, host Alan Cumming picks the Traitors that will pit the Faithful against each other by murdering them one by one while trying to remain undercover.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Ogles cited an undercover video obtained by conservative news website Townhall which appears to show a university employee discussing the school’s Office of Hope, Unity, and Belonging.—
Ruben Montoya,
The Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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Once hidden in underground spaces, ballroom has grown accessible to broader audiences, creating a unique platform for both personal expression and social commentary.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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For example, a criminal group known as Scattered Spider recently attacked famed British retailer Marks & Spencer, allegedly using solutions purchased on underground forums.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Stealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealthy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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