pseudonyms

NOUN

false name

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alias stage name

STRONG

anonym handle nickname

WEAK

AKA ananym assumed name incognito nom de guerre nom de plume pen name professional name summer name

Antonyms

WEAK

name

Example Sentences

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pseudonyms

Four women, who use the pseudonyms Isabella, Justine, Elizabeth and Margo and founded the "No One Above" advocacy group, have now been recognised as victims of human trafficking.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

David and Ally agreed to share their story with the BBC on condition we use pseudonyms, as they fear jeopardising their chance to keep Marcus.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Some of the posters use only initials or pseudonyms, like “Pumpkin Spice” or “Banana Slug.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

The women, who usually use only their first names or online pseudonyms, are expected to sit at the studio table for up to nine hours, with no breaks.

From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2025

I would venture to guess that these were pseudonyms.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green