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
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Recent Examples of anonymity
Few places offer such complete emotional anonymity.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the cuts on the record.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
An exhibition in Beijing delving into anonymity, a key code of the house stemming back to the founder Martin Margiela’s Greta Garbo-like ways — and the face-obscuring masks that have been a feature of the brand since the Belgian maverick arrived on the international fashion scene.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The deal between Spears and Primary Wave was for approximately $200 million, according to the source, who was granted anonymity to discuss a confidential matter.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anonymity
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the cuts on the record.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
An exhibition in Beijing delving into anonymity, a key code of the house stemming back to the founder Martin Margiela’s Greta Garbo-like ways — and the face-obscuring masks that have been a feature of the brand since the Belgian maverick arrived on the international fashion scene.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The deal between Spears and Primary Wave was for approximately $200 million, according to the source, who was granted anonymity to discuss a confidential matter.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anonymity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anonymity
Noun
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Mike, who has been half-pining for Daisy in obscurity this whole time, tries to kiss her.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since then, Elizabeth has been as important to Copeland’s professional life as his personal life, co-founding a children’s theater school with him, arranging his music, and supporting him as he was launched from obscurity.—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leonard’s silence, a cornerstone of the seven-time All-Star’s personality, is part of what makes the 34-year-old Moreno Valley product a compelling figure in the NBA.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Conservatives, staring at electoral oblivion, hastily followed suit, pledging to repeal the Climate Change Act.—
Bjorn Lomborg,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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My love, there is no oblivion, no dream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anonymity. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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