quixotes

Definition of quixotesnext
plural of quixote

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quixotes
Noun
  • Better yet, grind your own from peanuts or other nuts in stores that have a grinder, or do it at home in a food processor.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Points are given for having at least three natural food sources for wildlife, things like seeds, native plants, nuts and cones, host plants for caterpillars, a layer of fallen leaves, insects, etc.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Garcia, who plays cartel boss Gallino in the second season of the Paramount+ show, praised Sheridan as one of Hollywood's true mavericks.
    Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Most of our mavericks who fly that close to the sun never get to see that journey through.
    Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Dried or desiccated coconut flakes can be replaced with fresh coconut meat, or omit.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, or cherry tomatoes round it out nicely.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • And instead of debuting on a Friday or Sunday — the most common release days for scripted originals — The Madison will release its episodes over two consecutive Saturdays.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Paramount+ will bring global fans over 1,000 hours of iconic series, films, originals and cultural touchstones that reflect the full spectrum of the Black experience, including hits like THE MS.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • On her trail are a Báthory relative who is vegetarian (Thomas Schubert), his psychotherapist (Lars Eidinger), two vampirologists, a police inspector and a gallery of eccentrics.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Catherine O’Hara portrayed ridiculous eccentrics with equal parts hilarity and humanity.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • O’Hara worked consistently across her 50-year career in both film and television, best known for playing beloved kooks and amiable wackos, though her range was boundless.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
  • What so many of these talking heads have in common—legitimate experts, well-meaning journalists, and kooks alike—is how costly their recommendations are.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Sun Belt is the only real exception, having now defined itself as FBS’ actual Southeastern conference, partly by losing its former oddballs like Idaho and New Mexico State.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Jack and Rose are oddballs, neither fitting into their respective societal slots.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Gus created a host of weirdos, rejects, and more in the book.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a romantic film positively gargantuan in scope that inspired hundreds of thousands of obsessives, but these two films could have aligned in being love stories about complete weirdos.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Quixotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quixotes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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