on condition of anonymity

phrase

: only if one's name will not be revealed

She agreed to speak to the reporter only on condition of anonymity.

Examples of on condition of anonymity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the situation. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly on the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity, could not speak to the nature of the potential attack. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

That's according to a person familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly and cautioned the plans could shift. — Nicholas Ingram, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing case. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on condition of anonymity

• dimity
• equanimity
• magnanimity
• unanimity
• proximity
• sublimity