as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
oddly enough we like the anonymity of being a part of an enormous crowd
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Recent Examples of anonymity
On-field officials typically strive for anonymity.
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Huiyee Chiew,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.
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Kareem Chehayeb,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2026
The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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CBS News,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for anonymity
Huiyee Chiew,
Washington Post,
20 June 2026
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.
—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2026
The three officials were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
—
CBS News,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for anonymity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anonymity
Noun
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Rollerena seems to have understood this almost intuitively, resisting the slide into obscurity.
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As discussions of warfare today emphasize unmanned systems technology, drones are driving battles into a new frontier – or rather, a frontier perceived as new due to its relative obscurity in the public eye.
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.
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Although additional human research is needed, these findings suggest silence may actively support long-term brain health.
Noun
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Within a few decades, the towns and their landmarks slid into oblivion, sometimes abandoned or, at best, struggling along.
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In the last episode, there’s a phone call with Frederick’s mother, who’s either in total denial or oblivion toward the situation.
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anonymity. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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