Examples of anonymity in a Sentence
They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.
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Reactions so far One DIR official, who asked for anonymity because they are not authorized to comment, said that Ortega’s proposal came as a surprise.
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Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Athletic has spoken to numerous people, granting them anonymity to speak freely, to find out more about the prospect of the Portuguese and United midfielder one day becoming a head coach.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The visit by Rutte was confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to comment on the yet to be formally announced visit and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
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Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Athletic has spoken to numerous people, granting them anonymity to speak freely, to find out more about the prospect of the Portuguese and United midfielder one day becoming a head coach.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The visit by Rutte was confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to comment on the yet to be formally announced visit and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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anonymity
noun
an·o·nym·i·ty
ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous
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