Examples of anonymity in a Sentence
They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.
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The sources who discussed the case with The Times spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The source of the photos, who requested anonymity, slammed Nanos for attending the game while the search continues.
—Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Just two years ago, Darnold was an afterthought among NFL quarterbacks, living in relative anonymity as Brock Purdy's backup with the San Francisco 49ers.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Up to 10% of Block’s workforce is at risk of being cut, according to people familiar with the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive information.
—Natasha Mascarenhas, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The source of the photos, who requested anonymity, slammed Nanos for attending the game while the search continues.
—Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Just two years ago, Darnold was an afterthought among NFL quarterbacks, living in relative anonymity as Brock Purdy's backup with the San Francisco 49ers.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Up to 10% of Block’s workforce is at risk of being cut, according to people familiar with the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive information.
—Natasha Mascarenhas, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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anonymity
noun
an·o·nym·i·ty
ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous
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