as in anonymous
not named or identified by a name
an incognito source in the CIA was the source of the information
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incognito
Adjective
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The Athletic has spoken to training-ground sources, who asked to remain anonymous to protect their position, to find out which of these players could be set to make the step up.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
13 June 2025 -
Caltrain discovered the apartment on April 1, 2022 after recieving an anonymous tip, Cannon added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Citing three unnamed sources, the report added Richardson’s comments reignited concerns about the Trump administration appointee’s lack of experience with disaster responses.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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An unnamed tenant also recently signed up for 15,500 square feet of space.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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In June, the administration of U.S. President Trump slapped several unidentified officials from Central America with visa restrictions.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The 57-page lawsuit alleges that Ibrahim was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and then attacked by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two unidentified men.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Incognito.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incognito. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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