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
Packed with personality and bohemian flair, the designs are not for wallflowers.
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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
This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 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
Alternative Sale at a Glance Hand soaps for $4, three-wick candles for $13, and wallflowers for $4 are just the beginning.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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
This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 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
Alternative Sale at a Glance Hand soaps for $4, three-wick candles for $13, and wallflowers for $4 are just the beginning.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallflowers
Noun
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One of the mice says that his sister is friends with Speedy Gonzales.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leaders ‒ and particularly introverts ‒ who ignore those realities tend to burn out.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Quiet leadership isn’t reserved for introverts.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Wallflowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallflowers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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