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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Sumrall was no shrinking violet during his first appearance at the annual gathering of conference power brokers.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
This is not a collection for the shrinking violets among us.
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Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Encore Macau Like its sister property in Vegas, Encore Macau is no shrinking violet.
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Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Tress surely recognized himself in all these men, from the saddest shrinking violet to the happy flasher with nothing under his trenchcoat but pants cut off just above the knees.
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Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
This is not a collection for the shrinking violets among us.
—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Encore Macau Like its sister property in Vegas, Encore Macau is no shrinking violet.
—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Tress surely recognized himself in all these men, from the saddest shrinking violet to the happy flasher with nothing under his trenchcoat but pants cut off just above the knees.
—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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 4 Jul. 2026.
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