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as in timid
easily frightened
a tremulous girl somehow mustered up the courage to ask a question of the governor
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as in trembling
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements
the frail woman extended a tremulous hand in welcome
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Recent Examples of tremulous
Influential and destructive, Smith brings a tremulous self-delusion and confidence to the part, with a wild passion for life that contradicts everything young women are supposed to be taught at a strict all-girls school, particularly a fascination with men.
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Christina Newland, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker and the Times Magazine, GQ, Vogue, Esquire—all were run by aloof tyrants, typically described as legendary, who made every call before a small audience of tremulous editors.
—Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
She was played, in a star-making early role, by Winona Ryder, with a tremulous goth-girl resplendence that has never fully abandoned her.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024
Per the Otago Daily Times, Phillipps had recently been in a Dunedin hospital to treat liver problems and had previously battled addiction and hepatitis C.
The Chills formed in 1980 and helped propagate a homegrown indie rock variant marked by fanciful lyricism and tremulous guitars.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 July 2024
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Christina Newland, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker and the Times Magazine, GQ, Vogue, Esquire—all were run by aloof tyrants, typically described as legendary, who made every call before a small audience of tremulous editors.
—Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
She was played, in a star-making early role, by Winona Ryder, with a tremulous goth-girl resplendence that has never fully abandoned her.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024
Per the Otago Daily Times, Phillipps had recently been in a Dunedin hospital to treat liver problems and had previously battled addiction and hepatitis C.
The Chills formed in 1980 and helped propagate a homegrown indie rock variant marked by fanciful lyricism and tremulous guitars.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremulous
Adjective
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The Makos athletes also noticed that their parents were timid around water.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Haney looked timid and afraid for the first four rounds before finding his legs and winning a unanimous decision in a lackluster fight with Jose Ramirez.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Burnsville officers went to Warren’s home around 9:30 a.m. after her sister called 911, explaining that Warren had called her during a fearful moment, deputies said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Without psychological safety, however, discomfort, conflict and ruthless competition can lead to a fearful workforce.—
Sanjeev Menon,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Implementation of that reform, including a network consolidation that began last year, has been shaky as the agency sought to streamline mail processing and cut transportation costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Any relocation would be a boost to Puerto Rico’s shaky economy as the government emerges from a historic bankruptcy and continues to struggle with chronic power outages.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Tremulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremulous. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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