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Recent Examples of cryptonym
The Stellarwind cryptonym replaced it soon afterward.
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Barton Gellman, Wired, 24 May 2020
Barton Gellman, Wired, 24 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cryptonym
Noun
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And in 2023’s Hijab Butch Blues, Lamya H (a pseudonym) bravely reimagines the stories of important women from Islamic history, noting parallels with her own contemporary struggles.—
Hafsa Lodi,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the inside part of the apartment building’s mailbox — accessible only to building management and mail carriers — law enforcement found notes indicating that mail should be delivered to Cynthia’s apartment for several of the pseudonyms used in the scheme, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The book chronicles the relationship between the Huckleberry Finn author (whose real name was Samuel Clemens) and his famed pen name.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before her death earlier this month, Madeleine Sophie Wickham, known by her pen name Sophie Kinsella, was known for creating stories full of wit, warmth, and bright, charming chaos.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 Dec. 2025
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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz indicated the Razmias alias may be the defendant’s true identity, with Stoian being an assumed name.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the woman turned out to be an impostor from Kansas with at least 30 aliases.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite its nomenclature, Tesla’s current system called Full Self-Driving (Supervised), or FSD, is not fully autonomous.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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So this whole nomenclature is BS, right?—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eduard Limonov then—an appropriate nom de plume for a dissident poet arriving in 1974 New York, a metropolis of graffiti and project fires, of blackouts and serial killers.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Ludwig is the nom de plume of John Taylor, played by David Mitchell.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lying between the Pauillac and Margaux appellations, the Médoc is known for good rather than great wine, and de Rothschild set out to change that from day one.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Barometer bush is another one of its appellations due to observations that a sudden rise in humidity triggers Texas sage’s massive bloom, typically occurring just before or after rain.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Nov. 2025
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That designation means using or being exposed to the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the risk of serious injury is considered low.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Class 2 designation means that using or being exposed to the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the risk of serious injury is considered low.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Cryptonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cryptonym. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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