as in aliases
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 pseudonyms
Although some characters in Red Alert have pseudonyms, both series end with images of the actors embracing their real-life counterparts.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
The platform’s private servers let activists organize out of the public eye, often under pseudonyms, and use text and calling features.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
This stands in contrast to many of the investment claims on social media, where people regularly post fake or falsified information under pseudonyms.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
The plaintiffs’ names in the lawsuit are pseudonyms to protect their identities and safety, attorneys said.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Those names are also pseudonyms.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
The platform’s private servers let activists organize out of the public eye, often under pseudonyms, and use text and calling features.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
This stands in contrast to many of the investment claims on social media, where people regularly post fake or falsified information under pseudonyms.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
The plaintiffs’ names in the lawsuit are pseudonyms to protect their identities and safety, attorneys said.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Those names are also pseudonyms.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pseudonyms
aliases
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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
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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
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“Pseudonyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pseudonyms. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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