as in alias
a fictitious or assumed name
the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century remains known only by the pseudonym of Jack the Ripper
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Recent Examples of pseudonym
Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
McFadden, who writes her popular novels under a pseudonym, recently revealed her true identity.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 May 2026
All witnesses called to give evidence Monday were Jewish Australians who recounted their experiences of hatred, some speaking under pseudonyms out of fear for their safety.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Bondi attack followed a surge in hate crimes All witnesses called to give evidence Monday were Jewish Australians who recounted their experiences of hatred, some speaking under pseudonyms out of fear for their safety.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
McFadden, who writes her popular novels under a pseudonym, recently revealed her true identity.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 May 2026
All witnesses called to give evidence Monday were Jewish Australians who recounted their experiences of hatred, some speaking under pseudonyms out of fear for their safety.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Bondi attack followed a surge in hate crimes All witnesses called to give evidence Monday were Jewish Australians who recounted their experiences of hatred, some speaking under pseudonyms out of fear for their safety.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pseudonym
alias
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O'Rourke has also used aliases Vanessa Gulinello and Cecila Vincent Gaeta Lazaro.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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But Cage is far from the only big name to have been born with a different one, and sometimes celebs choose new aliases for reasons a bit more intriguing than simply being a nepo baby.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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“Pseudonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pseudonym. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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