as in alias
a fictitious or assumed name
the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century remains known only by the pseudonym of Jack the Ripper
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The action-adventure’s problems start with an outrageously dense script, co-written by Roth and the still-unidentified pseudonym Joe Crombie.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2024
Noah, a pseudonym for the teen used in the story, was reportedly one of eight American children housed at the facility in Treasure Beach, Jamaica.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2024
The dinner guests who have been mysteriously summoned and assigned pseudonyms are understandably anxious.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
By Megan McCluskey August 1, 2024 8:07 AM EDT
Known for steamy, urban fantasy series that feature all manner of magical and mythological creatures, Ilona Andrews—the pseudonym of best-selling husband and wife writing duo Andrew and Ilona Gordon—is a renowned name in the paranormal romance world.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2024
Noah, a pseudonym for the teen used in the story, was reportedly one of eight American children housed at the facility in Treasure Beach, Jamaica.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2024
The dinner guests who have been mysteriously summoned and assigned pseudonyms are understandably anxious.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
By Megan McCluskey August 1, 2024 8:07 AM EDT
Known for steamy, urban fantasy series that feature all manner of magical and mythological creatures, Ilona Andrews—the pseudonym of best-selling husband and wife writing duo Andrew and Ilona Gordon—is a renowned name in the paranormal romance world.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Pseudonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pseudonym. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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