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Recent Examples of wallflower
No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
That said, Texas will go nowhere if Swain becomes a wallflower when the game is on the line.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Tiffany was by no means a wallflower on her original season.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Look for mountain mule’s ear, pussypaws, snow plant, western wallflower, corn lily, and lupine.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
That said, Texas will go nowhere if Swain becomes a wallflower when the game is on the line.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Tiffany was by no means a wallflower on her original season.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Look for mountain mule’s ear, pussypaws, snow plant, western wallflower, corn lily, and lupine.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallflower
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
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
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“Wallflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallflower. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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