Examples of anonymity in a Sentence
They are trying to protect their child's anonymity.
She enjoyed the anonymity of life in a large city.
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The case also prompted the resignation of a top supervisor in the U.S. attorney's office in Nashville, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter.
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
The person requested anonymity to disclose private matters.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
One of the application documents asked for a photo of the end user’s manufacturing facility, according to the rare earth trader, who requested anonymity to speak openly about the process.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
On the other side, advocates argue that, given the public shame that can come from revealing one has been assaulted, anonymity provides a necessary sense of security, so victims choose to come forward.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
The person requested anonymity to disclose private matters.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
One of the application documents asked for a photo of the end user’s manufacturing facility, according to the rare earth trader, who requested anonymity to speak openly about the process.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
On the other side, advocates argue that, given the public shame that can come from revealing one has been assaulted, anonymity provides a necessary sense of security, so victims choose to come forward.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for anonymity
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“Anonymity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anonymity. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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anonymity
noun
an·o·nym·i·ty
ˌan-ə-ˈnim-ət-ē 
plural anonymities
: the quality or state of being anonymous
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