as in gossips
a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others
with the arrival of our other friend, we at last had a quorum of quidnuncs and enough material to while away a long lunch hour
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informants
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The team is rounded out by Fredricks, the youngest member who provides comic relief while maintaining a positive team spirit, and Constable Sushil, a seasoned officer with an extensive network of informants.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025 -
One of her best informants was her daughter with partner Danny Fujikawa, who, like many six year olds in 2025, is showing an interest in beauty products.—
Brennan Kilbane,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Quidnuncs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quidnuncs. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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