quitter

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Recent Examples of quitter And the most unattractive thing in the world to me is a quitter. EW.com, 30 July 2025 Plus, find out what TJ hates more than anything in The Challenge world — even more than quitters! Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 July 2025 But there are more than enough prospective quitters to go around. Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Temporary By Hilary Leichter Quit, by Annie Duke No one likes a quitter, the saying goes. Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for quitter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitter
Noun
  • John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Having the wealth and influence to bring together the best minds likely bolstered the self-image of Epstein, who was himself a college dropout.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Pate and Gann will play cheerleaders recruited to join Lee’s crew, while Germann will play a savvy college dropout.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Now there is a British tendency to be slightly defeatist.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The mood just feels a little defeatist right now.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Scar then proceeds to desolate the kingdom, with the help of hyenas, while Simba, in exile, grows up to become a pleasure-hunting, grub-eating sluggard.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 19 July 2019
  • Clearly, supervision at your job is lax, and your sluggard classmate is taking advantage of that.
    Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2017
Noun
  • Spectators could also purchase Magic City/Atlanta Hawks merch and the club's famous lemon pepper chicken wings during the game.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Simmer until the rice is porridge-like and the chicken is tender.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As cold fronts continue to pummel the East coast and craven billionaires and mad kings continue to play pickle-ball with our rights, lifting up the light has rarely felt more important.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Obi-Wan, the craven victor, revealing his true self.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Vibrant separates—like a chartreuse skirt and bright blue top—are grounded by a classic trench and loafers for a dynamic, wearable look.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
  • With granny shorts, these loafers create a sophisticated yet relaxed look that’s ideal for those who love a classic aesthetic with a trendy twist.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Baggy trousers easily lend themselves to casual wear, and Aritzia’s Effortless Pants have the perfect slouch.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
  • His three previous seasons in Pittsburgh were no slouch either, as his combined total receiving yardage through four years is eighth across the NFL in that same time-span.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026

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“Quitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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