anonymously

adverb

anon·​y·​mous·​ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē 

: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source

They made the donation anonymously.

The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.

—Daniel Ruth

Holocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.

—Michiko Kakutani

A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.

—Franklin Foer

Examples of anonymously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s dining critics conduct reviews anonymously. —Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Tips can also be sent anonymously by calling 800-488-9383. —Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

An Israeli official, speaking anonymously, told NPR that Israel views the Lebanese government's approach to Hezbollah positively, but the war will continue. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips smartphone app, and callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. —Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously