as in wallflower
a shy or reserved person
although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office
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Recent Examples of introvert
Osaka, the pioneering introvert, is an icon.
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The introvert and the extrovert Kim Holderness said her husband and daughter both thrive on the energy of other people.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Miss Manners, these gatherings were tough for me as an introvert.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Mary Lou Armstrong, a self‑described introvert, uses an AI chatbot as a mentor while building her new business.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The introvert and the extrovert Kim Holderness said her husband and daughter both thrive on the energy of other people.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Miss Manners, these gatherings were tough for me as an introvert.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Mary Lou Armstrong, a self‑described introvert, uses an AI chatbot as a mentor while building her new business.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for introvert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introvert
Noun
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The neutral palette of black and white with wood accents and subtle linen drapes lets the view do most of the talking—but the statement lighting fixture (Long Hood Chandelier by Ravenhill Studio) is no wallflower.—
Kelly Ryan Kegans,
Midwest Living,
22 May 2026
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Hearing her mother’s constant criticism and feeling self-conscious about her awkwardness in social situations, Mary is content to be a wallflower.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Over the decades, there has been no shortage of sites using clever techniques to covertly track visitors’ browsing histories, device fingerprints, and log keystrokes and mouse movements in real time.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Built For Long Days The Logitech M850 L mouse is the first of its type to include a soft and padded area that functions as a palm cushion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Introvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introvert. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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