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Recent Examples of shrinking violet
After all, a little one with a name like Valkyrie, Raven, or Justice isn’t likely to be a shrinking violet.
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Christin Perry, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Susann Sills was no shrinking violet, says her friend Chris Solimine.
—Gayane Keshishyan Mendez, CBS News, 17 May 2024
The Squad members have prided themselves on not being shrinking violets.
—Jeff Robbins, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Even if Trump were a shrinking violet, the media would be all over this historic moment.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023
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Christin Perry, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Susann Sills was no shrinking violet, says her friend Chris Solimine.
—Gayane Keshishyan Mendez, CBS News, 17 May 2024
The Squad members have prided themselves on not being shrinking violets.
—Jeff Robbins, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Even if Trump were a shrinking violet, the media would be all over this historic moment.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shrinking violet
Noun
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Mangosteen pericarp improved memory retention in mice studies.15 Anti-inflammatory effects: Supplementing with mangosteen extract potentially reduces C-reactive protein (CRP) levels.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keyboards, mice, modems, monitors, nonrecreational software and routers.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, introverts may build influence through thoughtful contributions, behind-the-scenes problem-solving and serving as connectors between teams.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Think of them as the introverts of the desert: quiet, chill and just doing their job.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Shrinking violet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrinking%20violet. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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