as in wallflowers
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 introverts
Sloths primarily live in rainforests and are known as biological introverts for their highly specialized diets and survival mechanisms adapted over millions of years of evolution.
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
However, in the wild, the algae are the ocean’s introverts, and only glow when they are bothered, like jolted by a crashing wave or the hull of a passing boat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Some of the strongest engineers, designers and product thinkers are introverts, heads-down builders, and people who deliberately spend very little time on social channels.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Leaders ‒ and particularly introverts ‒ who ignore those realities tend to burn out.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
People living alone, introverts, unemployed workers and those dealing with depression said the app offers peace of mind without requiring constant interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Pliyt's prototype, revealed at CES just days ago, aims to differentiate itself by turning introverts' dreams into reality.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Temperament is the precursor to personality – some people are introverts, while others are extroverts.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
What does this have to do with introverts and our energy levels?
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
However, in the wild, the algae are the ocean’s introverts, and only glow when they are bothered, like jolted by a crashing wave or the hull of a passing boat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Some of the strongest engineers, designers and product thinkers are introverts, heads-down builders, and people who deliberately spend very little time on social channels.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Leaders ‒ and particularly introverts ‒ who ignore those realities tend to burn out.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
People living alone, introverts, unemployed workers and those dealing with depression said the app offers peace of mind without requiring constant interaction.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
But Pliyt's prototype, revealed at CES just days ago, aims to differentiate itself by turning introverts' dreams into reality.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Temperament is the precursor to personality – some people are introverts, while others are extroverts.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
What does this have to do with introverts and our energy levels?
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverts
Noun
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Outside, on the patio, boxes of Jenga had been set out for the wallflowers.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Packed with personality and bohemian flair, the designs are not for wallflowers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In mice models, the researchers found that the brain is mechanically linked to the abdomen through a network of blood vessels that functions like a hydraulic system.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Introverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverts. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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