anonymously

adverb

anon·​y·​mous·​ly ə-ˈnä-nə-məs-lē 

: in an anonymous manner : without identification of the source

They made the donation anonymously.

The problem, of course, is that so much of online commenting is done anonymously, making it easier for keyboard poltroons to write whatever they want without the accountability—without the shame.

—Daniel Ruth

Holocaust denial material can frequently be found on computer bulletin boards, which are used by white-power and neo-Nazi groups to schedule meetings and disseminate information anonymously.

—Michiko Kakutani

A few scrupulous tax lawyers have anonymously leaked details of shelter schemes to the IRS.

—Franklin Foer

Examples of anonymously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Information submitted anonymously to the hotline can earn a reward of up to $25,000. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 512-572-8477. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025

Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357 or online at sacvalleycrimestoppers.com. —Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025

Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 972-988-8477 or online at www.GPCrimeStoppers.org. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

anonymous + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anonymously

• synonymously