as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
those innominate artisans and artists who built and decorated the great medieval cathedrals of Europe
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Recent Examples of innominate
All of the innominate girlfriends, wives, roommates, teachers and even a children's shelter worker offer similarly unfettered commentary.
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Hilary Moss, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2017
Hilary Moss, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for innominate
Adjective
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The San Francisco Standard was able to reach an unnamed member, who confirmed the list was real.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Financial Times, citing an unnamed Gulf official, reported that a rethink could impact anything from investment pledges to foreign states to contracts with businesses.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sheriff's office said the officer was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The victim, who remains unidentified, died at the scene.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hays County Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 800-324-TIPS (8477).—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information has been asked to contact detectives at 203-946-6304 or the department’s anonymous tip line at 866- 888-TIPS (8477).—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Innominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innominate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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