as in wallflower
a shy or reserved person
although interested in the public welfare, he was too much of an introvert to consider personally running for political office
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Recent Examples of introvert
Leaders ‒ and particularly introverts ‒ who ignore those realities tend to burn out.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The introvert who reads long articles.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Gu describes herself as an introvert who enjoys solitude.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The introvert who reads long articles.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Gu describes herself as an introvert who enjoys solitude.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for introvert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introvert
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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
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In the Season 1 finale, fans learned that Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) was behind the Lady Whistledown gossip pamphlet, and used her writing as an escape from life as an unnoticed wallflower.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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During tournaments, this mouse is incredibly reliable thanks to its fast response rate, enabling quicker keystrokes and actions.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Introvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introvert. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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