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
Leaders ‒ and particularly introverts ‒ who ignore those realities tend to burn out.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Quiet leadership isn’t reserved for introverts.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 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
To add to this, introverts gain more motivation from the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Many famous leaders are introverts Various notable business leaders have described themselves as being introverts, from Meta’s Zuckerberg, to Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates, and chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Presumably introverts are less worried about them as a result.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Quiet leadership isn’t reserved for introverts.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 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
To add to this, introverts gain more motivation from the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Many famous leaders are introverts Various notable business leaders have described themselves as being introverts, from Meta’s Zuckerberg, to Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates, and chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Presumably introverts are less worried about them as a result.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introverts
Noun
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This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Introverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introverts. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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