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

That’s by design, according to multiple people familiar with the program’s operations, who spoke with me on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to talk about sensitive discussions surrounding Blanche’s confirmation. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

This removal of anonymity would essentially put an end to prepaid cellphones and burner phones. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

Steele was let go because of a violation of team policy, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal team matters. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 27 July 2026