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

That decrease is partly because the venture giant began to distribute capital back to investors from its first three funds, according to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke anonymously to discuss private business dealings. —Ben Weiss, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

While about ten residents have formally joined the suit anonymously, the class action could involve thousands of residents. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Tips can be provided anonymously. —Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

People can contact Robbinsdale police or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. —Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously