as in alias
a fictitious or assumed name
the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century remains known only by the pseudonym of Jack the Ripper
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Recent Examples of pseudonym
His name and the names of other people quoted in this article are pseudonyms chosen to protect their privacy.
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Helena Addison, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
The Milwaukee native also teaches courses at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, in addition to producing beats under the artist pseudonym 99TheProducer.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Caroline, who looks more like her father than her mother, has written two books about her experience under the pseudonym Caroline Darian.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
In the inside part of the apartment building’s mailbox — accessible only to building management and mail carriers — law enforcement found notes indicating that mail should be delivered to Cynthia’s apartment for several of the pseudonyms used in the scheme, authorities said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Helena Addison, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
The Milwaukee native also teaches courses at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, in addition to producing beats under the artist pseudonym 99TheProducer.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Caroline, who looks more like her father than her mother, has written two books about her experience under the pseudonym Caroline Darian.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
In the inside part of the apartment building’s mailbox — accessible only to building management and mail carriers — law enforcement found notes indicating that mail should be delivered to Cynthia’s apartment for several of the pseudonyms used in the scheme, authorities said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pseudonym
alias
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The doctor explained how Moïse had to be listed under several aliases while being treated.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In court filings, prosecutors have listed several aliases for Weston, to include, Mwenzi, Dre Mac Daddy, Mac Daddy Dre, Andre Smith, and Pierre Weston.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Pseudonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pseudonym. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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