wallflower

noun

ˈwȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce wallflower (audio)
Definition of wallflowernext
as in introvert
a shy or reserved person there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively

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Recent Examples of wallflower Its high jewelry has never been for wallflowers, and that notion is inherent to one of the crowning statement pieces, the Fortune necklace. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The neutral palette of black and white with wood accents and subtle linen drapes lets the view do most of the talking—but the statement lighting fixture (Long Hood Chandelier by Ravenhill Studio) is no wallflower. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 Hearing her mother’s constant criticism and feeling self-conscious about her awkwardness in social situations, Mary is content to be a wallflower. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026 Outside, on the patio, boxes of Jenga had been set out for the wallflowers. — Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for wallflower
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  1. introvert
  2. mouse
Noun
  • Matty is an introvert who, despite his indecisive and hesitant nature, has managed to come out, surrounded by family and friends who support him.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • How tough is that sometimes as a player who’s maybe a little bit more reserved, a little bit more of an introvert?
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of introvert
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  • For 30 minutes, the hunter watched the whitetails play a cat-and-mouse game as the buck tried to stay close to the unromantic does.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • By turning natural language requests into Launcher actions, advanced keyboard and mouse customization becomes easier using the flexibility of the underlying QMK platform.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mouse

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“Wallflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallflower. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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