alias
noun
a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name.
aliases
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pluralof alias.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He says he has a few clients who are so secretive, he doesn’t know their real identity; they use aliases on the paperwork.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
People signed up their pets, used aliases and played games with mailing addresses to bilk the company out of new releases for less than the cost of a penny.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd had operated for several years under a number of aliases.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
Said, 48 years old, holds two British passports, one that expired this month and a second expiring in 2029, and has used several aliases, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
There was a time when that was one of many aliases she had.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
