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The earliest known use of the adjective anonymous is from 1625. Who did it refer to?

anonymous

[uh-non-uh-muhs] / əˈnɒn ə məs /


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The girls had spent weeks adapting to the new rules and searching for acceptable alternatives to headscarves, said the teacher, who wished to remain anonymous.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The researchers collected anonymous survey responses from approximately 400 college students, gathering information about their diets, sleep patterns, exercise habits, and other lifestyle factors.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Wieland, the Cancún vacationer, was prosecuted after an anonymous tip and pleaded guilty to fraud earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

For Smith, there is real satisfaction in that journey: from an anonymous doorway in Bradford to one of the country's great national galleries.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

“The tip was anonymous, and as far as the investigating officer—who is me—is concerned, the case is closed. There won’t be any more charges.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt


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