cryptonym

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Recent Examples of cryptonym The Stellarwind cryptonym replaced it soon afterward. Barton Gellman, Wired, 24 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cryptonym
Noun
  • Liu clarifies that despite being published under a Japanese pseudonym, Terao Tetsuya, the author is Taiwanese.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The name Elena Ferrante is a pseudonym, and the novelist’s true identity is unknown.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Despite the nearly identical nature of her pen name and the name of the conversion therapist, the author said similarities between the two were purely coincidental.
    Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
  • An original manuscript and cover sketch by Theodor Geisel, better known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, will be published by Random House Children’s Books next year.
    Christian Orozco, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Colombian justice ministry on Wednesday authorized the extradition of Elkin Javier López Torres, who goes by the Spanish aliases La Silla and Doble Rueda, respectively The Chair or Double Wheels, both references to his wheelchair.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • California Department of Justice officials have said Randall is known to use the aliases Roderick Brian Randall and Fatso Irving.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Similar nomenclature slide may have brought us the yam name that way.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Loomis categorized the different types of brain waves into what became known as sleep states, and created a nomenclature to describe the phases of unconsciousness.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Ludwig is the nom de plume of John Taylor, played by David Mitchell.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Three-quarters of the vines are planted in the historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, but the family also has vineyards in Vinsobres, Gigondas, Luberon, and Ventoux, among others.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today’s designation is a critical step in holding accountable and changing the behavior of Nigerian officials who have facilitated and created an environment conducive to the outrages in Nigeria.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This luxury boutique hotel has a AAA Four Diamond designation, is on the National Registry of Historic Places, and offers 10 rooms, plus a swanky 2,000-square-foot three-bedroom penthouse suite.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Cryptonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cryptonym. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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