INCOGNITO Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

incognito

adjective

ˌin-ˌkäg-ˈnē-(ˌ)tō

Definition of incognito

as in anonymous

not named or identified by a name an incognito source in the CIA was the source of the information

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Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
One of the anonymous security officials who spoke to Reuters said Iran would also aim to prevent repairs after any attacks, to keep disruptions going as long as possible.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of anonymous

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Page Six reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources, that Evans has been seeking Hollywood legal representation over a possible cut.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Bullish Wall Street Venture Global, for example, is in advanced talks with QatarEnergy to supply 3 million metric tons annually, unnamed sources told Reuters.

— Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnamed

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The homeowner gave investigators security camera video that showed an unidentified man using a hammer to smash the sliding glass door and enter the home, before leaving moments later as flames became visible.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Fagan, Johnson and an unidentified man entered the apartment building and used the Bethune’s keys to get inside the apartment, authorities say.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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