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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Lynch rued giving up Final Cut of the film, and even had his name replaced with a pseudonym on one version of the film that aired on broadcast TV.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
However, several of the women had used only their first names or pseudonyms to protect their identities, and a major news organization had yet to corroborate the full extent of the reporting — until now.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Working as a custodian in the Chicago Public School system, Alexander (Lois Arthur is her pseudonym in the book) was an ardent activist for civil rights.
—Robert M. Marovich, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
However, several of the women had used only their first names or pseudonyms to protect their identities, and a major news organization had yet to corroborate the full extent of the reporting — until now.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Working as a custodian in the Chicago Public School system, Alexander (Lois Arthur is her pseudonym in the book) was an ardent activist for civil rights.
—Robert M. Marovich, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Pseudonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pseudonym. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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