as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
those innominate artisans and artists who built and decorated the great medieval cathedrals of Europe
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Recent Examples of innominate
All of the innominate girlfriends, wives, roommates, teachers and even a children's shelter worker offer similarly unfettered commentary.
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Hilary Moss, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2017
Hilary Moss, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innominate
Adjective
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The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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Four people, including a child, were killed in an attack on the central Russian city of Ryazan on Friday, damaging high-rise apartment buildings and hitting an unnamed industrial enterprise, the regional governor said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Modena Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told reporters that the unidentified 31-year-old man allegedly drove onto the sidewalk and struck several people before crashing into a shop window.—
Claire Bower,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Still, another unidentified DNA sample recovered from Hughes’ clothing remained unsolved.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Authorities reminded the public that anonymous tips can be submitted to investigators.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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“Innominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innominate. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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