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

According to sources close to the player, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, an early-summer meeting with Howe in London proved crucial in persuading Steur to move to Tyneside. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Information can also be provided anonymously by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477). — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Its six biggest investments, all listed anonymously, represented nearly 90 percent of the amount raised. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the CrimeStoppers tipline at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477). — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously