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Recent Examples of Micawber
He’s got the twinkly eye and the sly, gregarious spiritual ease of a Micawber or a Cheeryble.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2024
The smallest of the Micawber brood glides away in his baby carriage, because the bailiff is dragging the hallway carpet out from under the front door.
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Josephine Livingstone,
The New Republic,
16 Sep. 2020
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2024
The smallest of the Micawber brood glides away in his baby carriage, because the bailiff is dragging the hallway carpet out from under the front door.
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Josephine Livingstone,
The New Republic,
16 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Micawber
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Alexi’s tutu-twirling positivity should not be confused with Pollyanna, nor her quirky insights with naiveté.
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During the festival, those attending can enjoy a selection of beer, wine and cocktails from Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, along with offerings from other local St. Charles breweries, according to the release.
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Smale joined Tring Park Performing Arts Classical Ballet Academy in 2021 and became a Royal Ballet Junior Associate in 2022, performing in productions of Cinderella, Don Quixote and The Winter’s Tale.
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Success finally came with Don Quixote, a novel about a knight-errant whose adventures are inspired by the author’s earlier days.
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Some optimists even see hints of a ’60s-style resurgence with bright young filmmakers creating smart young movies.
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After a wildfire, the optimist waits patiently for the eventual return of squirrels, birds and other forest residents.
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“Micawber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Micawber. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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