off-the-record Synonyms

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The President's off-the-record remarks during the dinner gave valuable insights into his thinking.
The investigative journalist managed to secure an off-the-record interview with the whistleblower.
The ambassador's off-the-record briefing on the political situation was strictly confidential.
The surgeon requested that the patient's medical records be kept off-the-record for privacy reasons.
The police officer shared some off-the-record information about the ongoing investigation.
The lawyer advised his client to have all conversations with the prosecution off-the-record.
The off-the-record meeting between the CEO and the top management team was productive and candid.
The reporter's off-the-record comments hinted at a potential scandal within the department.
The expert's off-the-record analysis of the economic data provided an invaluable perspective.
The off-the-record agreement allowed for open and honest discussions without fear of attribution.

back-channel, clandestine, off-the-books, confidential,closed-door, surreptitious, undisclosed, top secret, covert, hush-hush

open, overt,public, acknowledged, unrestricted, straightforward,avowed, unclassified, undisguised, evident

The President's off-the-record remarks during the dinner gave valuable insights into his thinking.

The investigative journalist managed to secure an off-the-record interview with the whistleblower.

The ambassador's off-the-record briefing on the political situation was strictly confidential.

The surgeon requested that the patient's medical records be kept off-the-record for privacy reasons.