Examples of shrinking violet in a Sentence
He's no shrinking violet when it comes to competition.
a reality show that wants shameless exhibitionists, not shrinking violets
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Emanuel, hardly a subtle shrinking violet throughout his career, nevertheless explained why things were different.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Nobody would have called it that back in the 1960s, of course, but the man who shares a name with a Roman emperor (those guys weren't shrinking violets either) tends to be the biggest presence on any starship bridge.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
After spending years working as a marketing and HR executive, Mita Mallick is far from a shrinking violet.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Perhaps not for shrinking violets, Lak’s recognizable colors and wares engender a visible bond of sorts amongst wearers—one often affirmed without the need for words.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Nobody would have called it that back in the 1960s, of course, but the man who shares a name with a Roman emperor (those guys weren't shrinking violets either) tends to be the biggest presence on any starship bridge.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
After spending years working as a marketing and HR executive, Mita Mallick is far from a shrinking violet.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 July 2025
Perhaps not for shrinking violets, Lak’s recognizable colors and wares engender a visible bond of sorts amongst wearers—one often affirmed without the need for words.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for shrinking violet
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“Shrinking violet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrinking%20violet. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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