WALLFLOWERS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

wallflowers

noun

plural of wallflower

as in mice

a shy or reserved person there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively

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Recent Examples of wallflowers Since pattern sandwiching isn’t exactly for decorating wallflowers, color (and lots of it) is welcomed. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 Her favorite things to shop from the brand are its hand soaps, candles, hand sanitizers, wallflowers fragrance refills, and shower steamers. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 Its high jewelry has never been for wallflowers, and that notion is inherent to one of the crowning statement pieces, the Fortune necklace. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 Outside, on the patio, boxes of Jenga had been set out for the wallflowers. — Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Packed with personality and bohemian flair, the designs are not for wallflowers. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers. — Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026 The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025

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Noun

And now a new study in mice suggests that starting semaglutide, a GLP-1 (glucagonlike peptide 1) medication sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, in old age extends the lifespan by about 12 percent.

— Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026
One of the most obvious signs of cognitive decline in mice is their ability to build a nest.

— Mike McRae August 30, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of mice

Noun

But some of the best public speakers are introverts.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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

Definition of introverts

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