there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively
Recent Examples on the WebHer memoir alternates between vignettes of this restoration process—from uprooting obnoxious nettles to planting floors of wallflowers—and thoughtful research on the cultural significance of reconstructing Eden.—Maddie Bender, Scientific American, 14 May 2024 The whole context and theme [of the garden] is that even a wallflower can bloom.—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 As fans have known since Bridgerton’s first season finale, Whistledown is none other than Penelope Featherington—the clever wallflower (played with verve and empathy by Nicola Coughlan) who has languished long enough without nuptial prospects to be considered an old maid.—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 May 2024 The main storyline is built around the series’ single most charming character, Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) — the wallflower who secretly has the entire ton under her thumb as Lady Whistledown, the anonymous author of its most notorious scandal sheet.—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024 And these A-list attendees are no withering wallflowers.—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 Often referred to as a wallflower in the first two seasons, season 3 tells the story of Penelope’s confidence and love life blooming.—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 This week’s red carpets were certainly not ideal for wallflowers.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024 Some wallflowers also have red, white or purple blooms, and the plants will reseed to grow back in the spring.—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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