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pseudonym

noun

ˈsü-də-ˌnim

Definition of pseudonym

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 Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot and killed at close range Monday near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska, a city near the border with Belarus. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 The series was conceptualized by Victoria Holmes, one of many writers penning the novels under the pseudonym Erin Hunter for HarperCollins. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 June 2026 Robert Kuzovkov, a 44-year-old known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, was killed on Monday morning near his home in the eastern Polish city of Biala Podlaska, near the border with Belarus. — Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Inside the house, a 33-year-old amateur gunsmith who goes by the pseudonym Yeezy wondered what to do. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pseudonym

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Investigators said two operatives from Russia’s military traveled to Britain under aliases, smeared the poison on the front door of Skripal’s home and boarded a flight back to Moscow.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Herrling, who was also known under other aliases, including Carrie Phenix, was living in the Beverly Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles and initially appeared to be a good, polite neighbor.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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