anonymity

noun

an·o·nym·i·ty | \ ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē

plural anonymities

Definition of anonymity

1 : the quality or state of being anonymous enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city

2 : one that is anonymous a crowd of faceless anonymities

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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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The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement, which includes a club option for 2022, is subject to a successful physical. — Ronald Blum, The Seattle Times, "AP source: McCutchen, Phillies agree to $50M, 3-year deal," 11 Dec. 2018 Nearly 1,000 employees have signed one of the two letters, including their name and job title with no gesture toward anonymity. — Russell Brandom, The Verge, "How Googlers organized against the company’s China plans," 30 Nov. 2018 The point is granting users some cherished anonymity: Google claims that browsing activity won't be stored on company servers, and your traffic won't be tied to your Google account. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "Google's Project Fi Now Comes with a VPN," 13 Nov. 2018 Finally, the anonymity that catalog sales offered was a powerful corrective to the abuses of the Jim Crow era. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "How Sears Kit Homes changed housing," 16 Oct. 2018 Some mentioned the anonymity—how typing to strangers online is sometimes easier than conversing with friends in person. — Natalie Lampert, Marie Claire, "Why Women Reeling From Miscarriage Are Turning to the Web," 1 Oct. 2018 Ferrante will contribute to the script via email, likely in an attempt to protect her legendary anonymity. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "My Brilliant Friend," 20 Sep. 2018 And while increasingly difficult to articulate, Key West’s brand of camp reflects Wolkowsky’s understanding — never on the nose, always sideways, a place where anonymity feels like an innate right. — Krista Stevens, Longreads, "The Town That Camp Built," 12 July 2018 The agency urges setting up a system for tips to be reported, such as an online form that ensures anonymity. — Lisa J. Huriash, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Schools should set up 'threat teams' to prevent massacres, Secret Service says," 12 July 2018

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