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pseudonym

[sood-n-im] / ˈsud n ɪm /


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Factually, it’s baloney, although “Tony” does restore the restaurant’s actual name — the Flagship — from Bourdain’s Dreadnaught, the pseudonym he gave it before he ever imagined future fans following him around the world.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

She used the pseudonym “Petera Falk,” a reference to the actor who played TV detective Columbo.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Farage will face competition from Count Binface - the pseudonym of comedian Jon Harvey, who regularly takes part in high-profile ballots.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Inside El-Obeid, drones buzz almost constantly, said Adam Hussein, using a pseudonym for fear of reprisals.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Waiting in this tiger’s lair for Maddie was our dear friend the English intelligence officer with the pseudonym.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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

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

With ultra-low budgets, many of the productions are non-union, prompting some writers and actors to work under pseudonyms to avoid facing sanctions from their unions, said several people who work on the shows.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2025

I would venture to guess that these were pseudonyms.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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