on condition of anonymity

phrase

: only if one's name will not be revealed

She agreed to speak to the reporter only on condition of anonymity.

Examples of on condition of anonymity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If Blank is good with the terms, a vote will be a formality, according to a league source, speaking on condition of anonymity as they are not authorized to discuss the agreement publicly. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The former official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talk to the media. — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the situation. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Most of those with asylum cases currently pending would be recategorized but would lose their status as business or tourism travelers, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the revocations are not final yet. — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on condition of anonymity

• dimity
• equanimity
• magnanimity
• unanimity
• proximity
• sublimity