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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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Another woman, who testified under the pseudonym Mia, also took the stand.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 July 2025
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Directed by Starsky & Hutch alum Paul Michael Glaser, the 1987 film is a (very) loose adaptation of Stephen King's book of the same name, published in 1982 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Her father, Jonathan Fast—an author in his own right—is the son of Spartacus writer Howard Fast (often known by his pen name, E. V. Cunningham), who inspired the 1960 eponymous film, starring Kirk Douglas.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
7 June 2025
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Published under his pen name Richard Bachman, The Long Walk is described as a dystopian thriller centering on the contestants of a grueling and vicious annual walking contest that requires 100 boys to keep a certain pace without stopping.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Kim is living in South Korea under an alias to avoid endangering his friends and family, who could be targeted by the DPRK government in retaliation for his actions and interviews with U.S. media.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Prosecutors also presented a reservation at the Trump International Hotel in Columbus Circle which was made under the name Janet Clark, an alias for Ventura seen in text messages.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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It’s thought that this nomenclature probably resulted from the fact that the vine looks quite unkempt when left untrained, yet other scholars believe that the wild side of the name comes from the wine’s characteristic aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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Well, the elegance of my nomenclature is up for debate.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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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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Dickens had taken a nom de plume in the tradition of journalists and periodical writers, but there was no need to conceal his identity.—
Kirsty McHugh,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Gleaming white amid the vibrant neon milieu of Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a renowned literary hotel, an appellation rare if not unique in South Florida.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The class-action designation was key: The US Supreme Court recently limited the power of judges to impose such nationwide injunctions, except in cases seeking to block the president’s policies through class action lawsuits.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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“Cryptonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cryptonym. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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