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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On Friday, the world woke up to a new face splashed across the home page of the Daily Mail: Olivia Nuzzi, blonde, attractive, and no shrinking violet, posing at an event in her stretchy leopard-print top.
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Ashley Baker, airmail.news, 21 Sep. 2024
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
This is not a time for shrinking violets or incrementalism.
—Michael Zais, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
After all, a little one with a name like Valkyrie, Raven, or Justice isn’t likely to be a shrinking violet.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Baker, airmail.news, 21 Sep. 2024
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
This is not a time for shrinking violets or incrementalism.
—Michael Zais, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
After all, a little one with a name like Valkyrie, Raven, or Justice isn’t likely to be a shrinking violet.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 25 Oct. 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 21 May. 2025.
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