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
Daniel RuthHolocaust 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
Michiko KakutaniA few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.—Franklin Foer
Franklin FoerExamples of anonymously in a Sentence
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In some states where there is no anonymity for individual winners, people can still claim prizes anonymously through private trusts.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
An interview panel would anonymously judge the candidate's communication skills based on their performance in an interview setting.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040 where tips can be left anonymously.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Princess Kate has experimented with short layers, sunny highlights, curtain bangs and even anonymously donated seven inches of hair to the Little Princess Trust charity in 2017.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
An interview panel would anonymously judge the candidate's communication skills based on their performance in an interview setting.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040 where tips can be left anonymously.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Princess Kate has experimented with short layers, sunny highlights, curtain bangs and even anonymously donated seven inches of hair to the Little Princess Trust charity in 2017.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anonymously
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“Anonymously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymously. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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