Synonyms of anonymity

anonymity

noun

ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 

as in obscurity

the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown

oddly enough we like the anonymity of being a part of an enormous crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscurity
• silence
• oblivion
• facelessness
• namelessness
• nowhere
• invisibility
• nowheresville
• inconspicuousness
• insignificance
• unpopularity
• invisibleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• name
• fame
• reputation
• report
• notoriety
• celebrity
• character
• importance
• renown
• popularity
• favor
• repute
• note
• significance
• mark
• honor
• rep
• glory
• prominence
• eminence
• distinction
• greatness
• position
• prestige
• recognition
• preeminence
• standing
• stature
• acknowledgment
• rank
• cachet
• praise
• illustriousness
• adoration
• acclaim
• superstardom
• megastardom
• kudos
• idolization

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anonymity

The official, who requested anonymity because she wasn't allowed to speak to journalists, said residents who lived there before 2005 were compensated. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

The official spoke under condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House for the call. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

The meeting will include Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, National Energy Dominance Director Jarrod Agen and a mix of small, medium and large refiners and distributors, the official said on the condition of anonymity. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

The Framework for Research Ethics in Terrorism Studies gives review boards a structured set of questions covering participant vulnerability, consent, anonymity, data security and the safety of the researcher. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026