pseudonym
noun
a fictitious name used especially by an author to conceal their identity; pen name.
pseudonyms
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pluralof pseudonym.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While there were established columnists like Walter Winchell, Adela Rogers St. Johns, Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons, most articles in these magazines either went unbylined or were written under pseudonyms.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
I would venture to guess that these were pseudonyms.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
