1
as in one
known but not named
I heard the news from a person who will remain anonymous
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2
as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
a beautiful manuscript illuminated by an anonymous medieval monk
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Recent Examples of anonymous
Most transplants remain anonymous, so recipients very rarely know the identity of the donor family.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
In June 2025, Vaden allegedly received a second anonymous letter at her home, prompting her to report the situation to the City of Elk Grove’s Human Resources Department.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Witnesses can also contact Traffic Investigator Steven Ernst at 408-614-4764 or the anonymous tip line at 408-615-4847.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Police ask that anyone with information contact them at 816-234-5043 or call the anonymous tipline at 816-474-TIPS.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for anonymous
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
In June 2025, Vaden allegedly received a second anonymous letter at her home, prompting her to report the situation to the City of Elk Grove’s Human Resources Department.
—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Witnesses can also contact Traffic Investigator Steven Ernst at 408-614-4764 or the anonymous tip line at 408-615-4847.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Police ask that anyone with information contact them at 816-234-5043 or call the anonymous tipline at 816-474-TIPS.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for anonymous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anonymous
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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Evidence also led officials to arrest an unnamed juvenile, who police say is facing charges of criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark and possession of a handgun by a person under 18.
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The driver, an unidentified male, was alone in the silver sedan.
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The company’s lax security allowed the unidentified Chinese developer to continue accessing all customer personal information even after leaving the company, South Korean officials said.
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“Anonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anonymous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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