1. fictitious names used by authors or other people instead of their real names
Usage: plural of pseudonym

Examples

• Many famous authors have written under pseudonyms to protect their privacy.
• The detective novel was published under one of her many pseudonyms.
• Some writers use different pseudonyms for different genres.
• The journalist’s controversial articles were published using various pseudonyms.
• Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll are well-known pseudonyms in literature.
• Online forums allow users to post under pseudonyms for anonymity.