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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All spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were either not authorized to discuss the effort or feared retribution for disclosing it.
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Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The students, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described feelings of unbelonging and experiences that undermined the idea that the school community is tolerant of all political ideologies.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
The specific number is about $912 million, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, who were granted anonymity because the details are private.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The students, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described feelings of unbelonging and experiences that undermined the idea that the school community is tolerant of all political ideologies.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
The specific number is about $912 million, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, who were granted anonymity because the details are private.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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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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