Synonyms of anonymity

anonymity

noun

ˌa-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscurity
• silence
• oblivion
• facelessness
• namelessness
• nowhere
• invisibility
• nowheresville
• inconspicuousness
• insignificance
• unpopularity
• invisibleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• name
• fame
• reputation
• report
• notoriety
• celebrity
• character
• importance
• renown
• popularity
• favor
• repute
• note
• significance
• mark
• honor
• rep
• glory
• prominence
• eminence
• distinction
• greatness
• position
• prestige
• recognition
• preeminence
• standing
• stature
• acknowledgment
• rank
• cachet
• praise
• illustriousness
• adoration
• acclaim
• superstardom
• megastardom
• kudos
• idolization

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anonymity

Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree said the case was sealed to protect the anonymity of a source who gave law enforcement a tip in 2025 about Evans’ potential involvement in a drug deal. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Sellers have seized on the loophole to avoid scrutiny and prosecution, a health official familiar with Baker’s case told ProPublica, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talk publicly. — CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss military movements. — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Wilner-Deering keeps that anonymity in the script, even when a woman identified herself publicly in court. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026