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

That could mean three carriers will be in the region as soon as late October, according to the official, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

That could mean three carriers will be in the region as soon as late October, according to the official, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Passengers were receiving medical attention from local authorities, according to a regional official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

The official spoke on condition of anonymity to confirm the move ahead of a public announcement from the State Department. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on condition of anonymity

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