nongregarious

Definition of nongregariousnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nongregarious
Adjective
  • Parents report that many children stop eating, lose weight and become withdrawn.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Along the way, Babilonia matured from the shy withdrawn child who refused to hold a boy’s hand into a bold, strong and confident woman.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet, as is often the case, even the most unclubbable individuals may attract enthusiasts.
    Adrian Woolfson, WSJ, 31 July 2022
Adjective
  • Especially now, during the daunting age of unsocial media.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The choice of verbs on social media seems, to Miss Manners, to demonstrate a decidedly unsocial intent.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
Adjective
  • Stir together 1/4 cup of the reserved cola mixture and remaining 1/4 cup bourbon in a small bowl, then brush evenly over warm cake.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Through Sapphire Reserve Experiences, cardholders receive special shopping perks and access to a reserved experience located on the second green, featuring premium seating, complimentary refreshments, private restrooms and more.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • So long as that situation continues, the 43-year-old’s allegedly arrogant and stand-offish treatment of his players will not worry the club hierarchy too much.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • They weren’t being stand-offish, not at all.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • On the first day of high school, introverted Okuto Nakumara spots his classmate Aiki Hirose in the crowd of an assembly, and immediately falls head over heels for him.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Now the reclusive Sklar rests on his laurels, collects residual checks from a former career as a reality-TV show judge — think Simon Cowell, but for painting — and films Cameos for quick cash.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Eventually several members of the reclusive community allowed Christine Marie and Katas to begin filming their daily routines and social gatherings for a documentary about life in the town that locals call the Crick.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • All hotel guests have complimentary access to the hydro circuit (though a reservation is required) which includes a steam room, dry sauna, and cold plunge.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Nongregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nongregarious. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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