1
as in one
known but not named
I heard the news from a person who will remain anonymous
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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
a beautiful manuscript illuminated by an anonymous medieval monk
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Recent Examples of anonymous
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477, Gonzalez said.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
On Thursday, June 11, the Mexican missing person group Buscando Corazones Nogales reported receiving an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie’s remains were buried in an unmarked grave near the Mexican border.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Authorities in Arizona are weighing in on an anonymous tip claiming to have information about the fate of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
According to an American Airlines gate agent at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) who asked to remain anonymous, upgrades always follow an upgrade order that prioritizes revenue.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
On Thursday, June 11, the Mexican missing person group Buscando Corazones Nogales reported receiving an anonymous tip claiming Guthrie’s remains were buried in an unmarked grave near the Mexican border.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
Authorities in Arizona are weighing in on an anonymous tip claiming to have information about the fate of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
According to an American Airlines gate agent at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) who asked to remain anonymous, upgrades always follow an upgrade order that prioritizes revenue.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anonymous
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
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The entrepreneur and businessman and the unnamed plane instructor had reportedly set off from the city of Rennes for La Baule on Friday afternoon for the Fly In La Baule meeting gathering light airplane enthusiasts.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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The unnamed man was released on bail Friday while detectives continue their investigation, the statement added.—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Lewis and an unidentified 50-year-old man died at the scene, the office said in a news release.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lewis and an unidentified 50-year-old man died at the scene, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.—
Russ Bynum,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Anonymous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anonymous. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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