NONPUBLIC Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

nonpublic

adjective

ˌnän-ˈpə-blik

Definition of nonpublic

as in confidential

not known or meant to be known by the general populace school records are regarded as nonpublic information

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of nonpublic Some property owners and managers have coordinated with one another, using technology to share sensitive, nonpublic pricing and inventory data and avoid competing directly with one another on rent. — Loretta Sanchez, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026 During a tour of the library construction site earlier this month, Foley showed off the public area with empty shelves, a small room for the Friends of the Library and, where SN&R reporters once sat, nonpublic area for library staff. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 He was charged with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The five-count indictment charges violations of the CEA (unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of nonpublic government information, and commodities fraud), wire fraud, and money laundering. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpublic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic

Adjective

And a later district filing to the state acknowledged that more than 500 people who worked for district contractors likely had Social Security numbers and other confidential information exposed.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Ziccarelli said that Cochran claimed the charges were withdrawn because the defendant was working as a confidential informant.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026