Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of milquetoast
The lyrics’ milquetoast moodiness may also contribute to the band’s listener numbers.
—
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Like Ray did for its generation, Sophia proves that one little book willing to fill every word with lightning is worth more than the milquetoast marketability of a thousand best sellers.
—Dan Leach
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
An orphan who lives with his grandparents, Albie and Sarah (Mark Hamill and Mia Sara), Chuck pads through a rather milquetoast coming-of-age sketch.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Factor in the current state of the Sox, and the milquetoast and malaise of their last several seasons, and the need for a young superstar savior is sky-high.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for milquetoast
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Like Ray did for its generation, Sophia proves that one little book willing to fill every word with lightning is worth more than the milquetoast marketability of a thousand best sellers.
—Dan Leach
july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
An orphan who lives with his grandparents, Albie and Sarah (Mark Hamill and Mia Sara), Chuck pads through a rather milquetoast coming-of-age sketch.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Factor in the current state of the Sox, and the milquetoast and malaise of their last several seasons, and the need for a young superstar savior is sky-high.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for milquetoast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milquetoast
Noun
-
Fear of the base, of Trump’s wrath or of primary challenges is now paramount for these cowards.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
-
The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Of the two sisters in the yellow house, Paula is a much gentler girl, a wuss, a baby, the biggest chicken—that’s how her sister thinks of her—and Rhonda is the boss.—
Alex Mar,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2023
-
Teach, who carries a gun, is a wuss about the rain.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2022
Noun
-
At the film’s Cipriani afterparty, the New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan compared the Babygirl effect to what Challengers did for Josh O’Connor, who’d previously played nice guys and nebbishes.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2024
-
Is the algorithm going to make the out-of-shape nebbish standup an endangered species?—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
15 Nov. 2023
Noun
-
In two mouse models, tumors treated with the antibody grew significantly slower than groups that did not receive the treatment, the study showed.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse will be busy at the Disneyland resort this Christmas season as the famous elf and mouse make the rounds between the theme parks and Disney hotels amid a returning lineup of familiar holiday parades, fireworks and live music.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Milquetoast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milquetoast. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share