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as in nicknames
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
a soccer player whom everyone knows as "Mayhem," her adopted alias in the sports world that was created from her surname
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as in pseudonyms
a fictitious or assumed name
the English author Eric Blair, better known under the alias of George Orwell
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Recent Examples of aliases
Another powerful feature is the ability to create email aliases.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Celebrities and politicians in the spotlight often use aliases to check into hotels to protect their privacy and keep their whereabouts secret.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Originally from Oklahoma, Findley had moved to southwest Missouri not long before the Graceland swindle began, and was using aliases that included the name Naussany to harass and threaten local business owners.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Jury selection began on Monday in a rape trial for a man who allegedly faked his death and used aliases to evade capture.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Also known by the aliases Juan Turo, Fabio Cristian Hernández and Juan Ruiz Silvera, Arellano Díaz is a Chilean national who has been linked to violent crimes, including an assault in Los Angeles and a homicide in Chile, according to police.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Floyd moved Suzanne across state lines, enrolling her in school under aliases — first as his daughter, then as his wife.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
By Time, the Berklee College of Music graduate published under two other music aliases.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
These addresses, called aliases, forward any incoming mail to your primary inbox, but the original sender never sees your real address.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Celebrities and politicians in the spotlight often use aliases to check into hotels to protect their privacy and keep their whereabouts secret.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Originally from Oklahoma, Findley had moved to southwest Missouri not long before the Graceland swindle began, and was using aliases that included the name Naussany to harass and threaten local business owners.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Jury selection began on Monday in a rape trial for a man who allegedly faked his death and used aliases to evade capture.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Also known by the aliases Juan Turo, Fabio Cristian Hernández and Juan Ruiz Silvera, Arellano Díaz is a Chilean national who has been linked to violent crimes, including an assault in Los Angeles and a homicide in Chile, according to police.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Floyd moved Suzanne across state lines, enrolling her in school under aliases — first as his daughter, then as his wife.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
By Time, the Berklee College of Music graduate published under two other music aliases.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
These addresses, called aliases, forward any incoming mail to your primary inbox, but the original sender never sees your real address.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aliases
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That information from customers was leaked in a full database, including customer’s names, mobile numbers, email addresses, license plate numbers, vehicle nicknames, and more.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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And though some nicknames can wear out their welcome with age, McCollough does not feel that way about his.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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The platform’s private servers let activists organize out of the public eye, often under pseudonyms, and use text and calling features.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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This stands in contrast to many of the investment claims on social media, where people regularly post fake or falsified information under pseudonyms.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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He is seen as a younger, more moderate voice – having vowed to clean up politics, initiate discussions on constitutional reform and allow married couples to use separate surnames, something currently banned under law.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many descendants of the original settlers — with surnames like Crockett, Parks and Thomas — have remained to this day.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Use chapter titles or epithets to set up what’s coming.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Then there was the woman who was Speaker of the House and would walk around talking to herself, screaming out epithets to imaginary people.—
Larry David,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
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Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate are now wrestling under different monikers as part of their new masked gimmick.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Which of the following monikers did Benjamin Franklin NOT employ?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Aliases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aliases. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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