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 spoke on the condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to the media, said the missiles were fired from west of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

The source at Darkroom/Interscope, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says the label was blindsided. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

League sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because no deal has been finalized, told Jones there is optimism a deal could be reached within the coming days. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Both officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive private discussions. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026