as in pseudonyms
a fictitious or assumed name
an acerbic and provocative blogger known to most only by her online nom de guerre
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pseudonyms
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The plaintiffs’ names in the lawsuit are pseudonyms to protect their identities and safety, attorneys said.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025 -
All names in the filing are pseudonyms.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Noms de guerre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noms%20de%20guerre. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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