Alias
noun
A fake name used to hide someone's real name.
The criminal was known by his alias, 'The Fox'.
Often appears as...
- known by alias
- using an alias
noun
A short command or phrase that stands for a longer command or phrase, used in computing.
In the UNIX operating system, you can create an alias for a long command to make it easier to remember and type.
Often appears as...
- unix alias
- create an alias
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A different name that a person assumes for a special purpose in legal or official documents.
The actress used an alias in the contract to protect her real identity.
Often appears as...
- assume an alias
- under an alias
adverb
Otherwise known as or also known as, used to indicate an alternative name.
The mountain, alias 'Guardian of the North', was a sacred site for the local tribe.
Often appears as...
- alias 'name'
- known alias 'name'
noun
A fake name used to hide someone's real name.
The criminal was known by his alias, 'The Fox'.
Often appears as...
- known by alias
- using an alias
noun
A short command or phrase that stands for a longer command or phrase, used in computing.
In the UNIX operating system, you can create an alias for a long command to make it easier to remember and type.
Often appears as...
- unix alias
- create an alias
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A different name that a person assumes for a special purpose in legal or official documents.
The actress used an alias in the contract to protect her real identity.
Often appears as...
- assume an alias
- under an alias
adverb
Otherwise known as or also known as, used to indicate an alternative name.
The mountain, alias 'Guardian of the North', was a sacred site for the local tribe.
Often appears as...
- alias 'name'
- known alias 'name'
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Concealing Identity
Used when someone wants to conceal their real identity, often for privacy or secrecy.
The author writes under an alias to avoid public attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Criminal
An alias can have legitimate uses, instead of being used for deceptive purposes.
She published her novels under an alias due to societal pressures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Aliases may be rooted in cultural practices or traditions, beyond just hiding one's identity.
He adopted an alias that honored his heritage.
Pro Tip 1/3Concealing Identity
Used when someone wants to conceal their real identity, often for privacy or secrecy.
The author writes under an alias to avoid public attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Criminal
An alias can have legitimate uses, instead of being used for deceptive purposes.
She published her novels under an alias due to societal pressures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Aliases may be rooted in cultural practices or traditions, beyond just hiding one's identity.
He adopted an alias that honored his heritage.
Pro Tip 1/3Concealing Identity
Used when someone wants to conceal their real identity, often for privacy or secrecy.
The author writes under an alias to avoid public attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Criminal
An alias can have legitimate uses, instead of being used for deceptive purposes.
She published her novels under an alias due to societal pressures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Aliases may be rooted in cultural practices or traditions, beyond just hiding one's identity.
He adopted an alias that honored his heritage.
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See Elephants at Their...
I'll put it back on a bit later but while we with the alias themselves I don't want to cause any unnecessary sort of distraction to them you can see a whole bunch of them still moving on my right inside so they are slowly kind of moving away from me it's not ideal where we are either it's brief the condense in here which means that I'm hitting a lot
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Safari Live - Day 69 PIPE...
on the back of the vehicle since I haven't seen him in quite some time now remember this is live it is interactive so it's always great to hear from all of hashtag safari live on twitter or youtube chat if you'd like to get hold of us but this is the best thing to have is normally when we have a hot weather like this it's nice to have the alias go
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Introducing a New Baby...
their teats and allow them to then suckle from there so pretty incredible right well we're not gonna go anywhere there's no reason to it's amazing to have the alias back one and two to have a little baby in amongst him so while we sit here and enjoy these big pachyderms
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Safari Live - Day 11 PIPE...
the trunk does as well think oh it's going down off towards the nest camp so quickly before she goes over the boundary which is really excellent news so I'm going to try and get there and leave these alias to themselves and see if we can't get there quite quickly
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A Gun Seizure at Miami...
This is a good seizure, considering all the violence is going on in Trinidad right now. It's always good to take guns off the street. We don't really know to whom it was going to. A lot of times they used fake names or aliases, but this is a good catch.
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Sugar: Hiding in plain...
added sugar has a lot of aliases. And by a lot, we don't mean five or six, try fifty-six. There's brown rice syrup, barley malt, demerara, Florida Crystals, muscovado, and, of course, high fructose corn syrup, sometimes called HFCS, or corn sugar.
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How fake handbags fund...
It said "Full training given and some international travel." Within a week, I was creating my first of many aliases, and in the 10 years since, I've investigated fake car parts, alloy wheels, fake pet grooming tools, fake bicycle parts,
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Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
lions with the with the Buffalo and and it was an amazing sighting it was really interesting and then you see the elephant come in and help the Buffalo and I've lacked aliases I've only seen
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Storytelling can be...
more than 40 aliases and has done a version of this con in multiple countries and let me show you her time in the spotlight is far from over
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MDMA Therapy PIPE Drugs,...
as a fully-qualified transpersonal psychologist George sands an alias has
Video examples
See Elephants at Their...
I'll put it back on a bit later but while we with the alias themselves I don't want to cause any unnecessary sort of distraction to them you can see a whole bunch of them still moving on my right inside so they are slowly kind of moving away from me it's not ideal where we are either it's brief the condense in here which means that I'm hitting a lot
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 69 PIPE...
on the back of the vehicle since I haven't seen him in quite some time now remember this is live it is interactive so it's always great to hear from all of hashtag safari live on twitter or youtube chat if you'd like to get hold of us but this is the best thing to have is normally when we have a hot weather like this it's nice to have the alias go
Video examples
Introducing a New Baby...
their teats and allow them to then suckle from there so pretty incredible right well we're not gonna go anywhere there's no reason to it's amazing to have the alias back one and two to have a little baby in amongst him so while we sit here and enjoy these big pachyderms
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 11 PIPE...
the trunk does as well think oh it's going down off towards the nest camp so quickly before she goes over the boundary which is really excellent news so I'm going to try and get there and leave these alias to themselves and see if we can't get there quite quickly
Video examples
A Gun Seizure at Miami...
This is a good seizure, considering all the violence is going on in Trinidad right now. It's always good to take guns off the street. We don't really know to whom it was going to. A lot of times they used fake names or aliases, but this is a good catch.
Video examples
Sugar: Hiding in plain...
added sugar has a lot of aliases. And by a lot, we don't mean five or six, try fifty-six. There's brown rice syrup, barley malt, demerara, Florida Crystals, muscovado, and, of course, high fructose corn syrup, sometimes called HFCS, or corn sugar.
Video examples
How fake handbags fund...
It said "Full training given and some international travel." Within a week, I was creating my first of many aliases, and in the 10 years since, I've investigated fake car parts, alloy wheels, fake pet grooming tools, fake bicycle parts,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...
lions with the with the Buffalo and and it was an amazing sighting it was really interesting and then you see the elephant come in and help the Buffalo and I've lacked aliases I've only seen
Video examples
Storytelling can be...
more than 40 aliases and has done a version of this con in multiple countries and let me show you her time in the spotlight is far from over
Video examples
MDMA Therapy PIPE Drugs,...
as a fully-qualified transpersonal psychologist George sands an alias has
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Quote examples
King Krule
English Musician
I changed from 'Zoo Kid' to 'King Krule' mainly because I didn't want to be called a 'Kid' when I was 20, so I just thought I'd get rid of that alias and change it now while I'm younger. I wanted to change it quick. and 'King Krule' was the first thing that came into my head.
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Tibor Fischer
British Novelist
Some years ago, I fired my agent, Andrew Wylie, alias The Jackal. I want to stress this wasn't an amicable parting of the ways or a hankering on my part for fresh representation. I fired him because his agency wasn't doing enough for me.
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Rick Tumlinson
American Businessman
We face fear many times a day, in many ways, and usually we turn away from it. It often hides itself behind laziness and complacency, which are its shadows and aliases. We accept the things-as-they-are world in which we are comfortable.
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James McCartney
British Musician
It's hard to live up to The Beatles. When Wings toured, they got slated. Even Dad found it hard living up to The Beatles. I started out playing under an alias because I wanted to start quietly.
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Victor Garber
Canadian Actor
I find out more about Jack every week. Essentially, I'm the same character, but I'm having more fun this season because I'm doing more aliases, you know. I like the surprise of not knowing.
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Tinie Tempah
English Musician
Artists take on an alias that's suitable for their style of music. Everyone had a nickname when they were younger.
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Bill Dedman
American Journalist
John Doe' is typically used in a warrant when the accused is known by an alias or by a physical description.
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Dizzee Rascal
British Musician
Rappers and MCs have always had an alias. Building your character, it helps you to get things out.
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John David Washington
American Actor
In college, I had an alias: I was Johnny.
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Lee Siegel
American Critic
Every man is a hero to his alias.
Quote examples
King Krule
English Musician
I changed from 'Zoo Kid' to 'King Krule' mainly because I didn't want to be called a 'Kid' when I was 20, so I just thought I'd get rid of that alias and change it now while I'm younger. I wanted to change it quick. and 'King Krule' was the first thing that came into my head.
Quote examples
Tibor Fischer
British Novelist
Some years ago, I fired my agent, Andrew Wylie, alias The Jackal. I want to stress this wasn't an amicable parting of the ways or a hankering on my part for fresh representation. I fired him because his agency wasn't doing enough for me.
Quote examples
Rick Tumlinson
American Businessman
We face fear many times a day, in many ways, and usually we turn away from it. It often hides itself behind laziness and complacency, which are its shadows and aliases. We accept the things-as-they-are world in which we are comfortable.
Quote examples
James McCartney
British Musician
It's hard to live up to The Beatles. When Wings toured, they got slated. Even Dad found it hard living up to The Beatles. I started out playing under an alias because I wanted to start quietly.
Quote examples
Victor Garber
Canadian Actor
I find out more about Jack every week. Essentially, I'm the same character, but I'm having more fun this season because I'm doing more aliases, you know. I like the surprise of not knowing.
Quote examples
Tinie Tempah
English Musician
Artists take on an alias that's suitable for their style of music. Everyone had a nickname when they were younger.
Quote examples
Bill Dedman
American Journalist
John Doe' is typically used in a warrant when the accused is known by an alias or by a physical description.
Quote examples
Dizzee Rascal
British Musician
Rappers and MCs have always had an alias. Building your character, it helps you to get things out.
Quote examples
John David Washington
American Actor
In college, I had an alias: I was Johnny.
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Lee Siegel
American Critic
Every man is a hero to his alias.
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