as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
oddly enough we like the anonymity of being a part of an enormous crowd
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Recent Examples of anonymity
An Israeli official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive material, confirmed that the hostages scheduled for release are: Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or Levy, 34.
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Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Citigroup is also analyzing the impact of the orders, a person familiar with the process told CNBC on the condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal matters.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Soon after the hiring became public, partners at the firm began receiving messages from outsiders and limited partners expressing concern, said two people familiar with the messages, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
On Thursday, the National Women’s Soccer League awarded Denver the league’s 16th franchise at a record $110 million expansion fee, according to a person familiar with the deal, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic details.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Citigroup is also analyzing the impact of the orders, a person familiar with the process told CNBC on the condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal matters.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Soon after the hiring became public, partners at the firm began receiving messages from outsiders and limited partners expressing concern, said two people familiar with the messages, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2025
On Thursday, the National Women’s Soccer League awarded Denver the league’s 16th franchise at a record $110 million expansion fee, according to a person familiar with the deal, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss nonpublic details.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anonymity
Noun
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The opera disappeared, and Dédé’s legacy faded into obscurity.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Santa Cruz Mountain range — as far as its wines go — is shrouded in relative obscurity despite its rich history and undeniable potential.—
David Rosoff,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And so that was something that forced me into the silence of my own mind.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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That final communication was followed by more than 10 seconds of silence before the giant fireball erupted above the Potomac.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Another couple tried on foot, feigning oblivion to the officers blocking the road.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately for them, Steph won’t be bullied – even by paternalistic threats of being sued into oblivion.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anonymity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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