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
Sources close to the investigation, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say the prosecution team had completed a proffer deal with Resorts World just before the election and was awaiting a sign-off from upper management in the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section.
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
What To Know A co-worker who requested anonymity told Newsday that Rodriguez taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after attending a hearing regarding his immigration application, in Bethpage, New York, on August 21, according to the outlet.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
However, two senior HUD officials, granted anonymity to discuss sensitive information, tell the Washington Examiner that a significant number have either not shared citizenship information with the government, or were simply never collecting that information in the first place.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
The drama explores the emotional and moral complexities that arise when a murderer decides to confront his past rather than vanish into anonymity.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
What To Know A co-worker who requested anonymity told Newsday that Rodriguez taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after attending a hearing regarding his immigration application, in Bethpage, New York, on August 21, according to the outlet.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
However, two senior HUD officials, granted anonymity to discuss sensitive information, tell the Washington Examiner that a significant number have either not shared citizenship information with the government, or were simply never collecting that information in the first place.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
The drama explores the emotional and moral complexities that arise when a murderer decides to confront his past rather than vanish into anonymity.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anonymity
Noun
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This masterly music might have languished in obscurity—like most of Riley’s other records, which remain high-price rarities in the vinyl market—but for Columbia’s reach.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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While this trio of shows has largely fallen into obscurity, My Little Margie stands as a reminder of television’s early experimentation with domestic comedy, showcasing how Hal Roach’s pioneering vision helped shape the sitcom landscape for generations to come.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After all, there's a silence that had always accompanied women going through menopause.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emani Ellis, the woman who sued Cardi B for $24M due to assault allegations, has broken her silence after the Bronx rapper won their civil trial Tuesday (Sept 3).—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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And oh yes, the top half stretched to oblivion.—
Emily Temple
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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The hypercompetent old-timey secretary is turbocharged into oblivion with Gardner’s performance as Trudy, who anticipates all of her boss’s requests, up to a point.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anonymity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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