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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Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told The Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract must be finalized.
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told the Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract must be finalized.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In interviews with The Associated Press, two Spanish passengers — speaking on condition of anonymity because of fears they’ll be ostracized once on land — said that despite the outbreak, their days aboard have passed with relative tranquility.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
White House officials have signed off on a plan to replace Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary after months of turmoil at the agency and criticism of some of his decisions, according to two individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal operations.
—Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told the Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract must be finalized.
—Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In interviews with The Associated Press, two Spanish passengers — speaking on condition of anonymity because of fears they’ll be ostracized once on land — said that despite the outbreak, their days aboard have passed with relative tranquility.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
White House officials have signed off on a plan to replace Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary after months of turmoil at the agency and criticism of some of his decisions, according to two individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal operations.
—Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 16 May. 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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