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Recent Examples of shrinking violet
Why Winter Damage Can Be Problematic for Camellias Camellias are no shrinking violets.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Emanuel, hardly a subtle shrinking violet throughout his career, nevertheless explained why things were different.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Nobody would have called it that back in the 1960s, of course, but the man who shares a name with a Roman emperor (those guys weren't shrinking violets either) tends to be the biggest presence on any starship bridge.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Emanuel, hardly a subtle shrinking violet throughout his career, nevertheless explained why things were different.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Nobody would have called it that back in the 1960s, of course, but the man who shares a name with a Roman emperor (those guys weren't shrinking violets either) tends to be the biggest presence on any starship bridge.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinking violet
Noun
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The research is entirely preclinical, meaning all findings so far come from mouse models and lab settings.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The striped mouse rises up on its hind legs, an expression of measured vigilance.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The real cherry on the proverbial cake, however, is the private in-villa dining experience that’s offered for an extra charge, and appears designed for honeymooners, parents who need to keep an eye on their kids, and introverts alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Harry Melling stars as a young introvert who meets an older biker (Alexander Skarsgård) and becomes his submissive.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Shrinking violet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinking%20violet. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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