anonymously

adverb

anon·​y·​mous·​ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē 

: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source

They made the donation anonymously.

The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.

—Daniel Ruth

Holocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.

—Michiko Kakutani

A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.

—Franklin Foer

Examples of anonymously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sources close to Canvot, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, have told The Athletic that the message from Glasner after that error was simple. —Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026

Anyone with information about the homicide to call the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS (8477). —Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026

Then, the biscuits were lined up for editors and staff to taste test anonymously. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

Potential victims and those with more information should contact the sheriff’s office at 936-538-5900 or can do so anonymously with the Multi-County Crime Stoppers nonprofit at 1-800-392-7867. —Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 11 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously