as in timid
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Adjective
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Underdogs don't come much more awkward than Carrie White (so memorably played by Sissy Spacek), the timid, tragic heroine of Brian De Palma's freaky Stephen King adaptation.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025 -
More timid than her siblings, Sheryl told Arcadia News that Sonora refused to dance at her first recital.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Musk was silent on his X platform in the wake of Crawford’s victory, reposting a message about Vietnam and tariffs but nothing on the Supreme Court contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The whole experience felt almost clinical, like a trip to the doctor.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Longer and larger prospective studies are needed to inform clinical guidance about how this population can safely use GLP-1s, Basina said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Only a monumental defeat could stop South Africa qualifying for the semifinals so there was a rather diffident air to proceedings.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, Quan starred as Waymond Wang, a seemingly diffident husband who transforms into a martial arts expert when crossing multiverses to save his family in the Daniels’ wild and emotional film Everything Everywhere All at Once.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The comedian isn’t shy about bringing up his children during his shows and specials, including his 2025 Netflix special, Bert Kreischer: Lucky.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Don’t be shy about seeking help There is an army of financial advisers and organizations willing to help people with their budgets and savings plans.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In Miller’s 57-fight professional MMA career, he has only been submitted three times.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At 1:01 pm, tee time is scheduled for three players who, while not among the top favorites, will undoubtedly have the fans' full attention due to their extensive track record in professional golf.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mbappe’s absences from the October and November international get-togethers and his disinterested attitude during the September break had prompted fears in France that the darling of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup campaigns had fallen out of love with the national team.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately, in Delaware, where the company is incorporated, a tender offer requires at least 50% of disinterested outstanding shareholders to approve the transaction.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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After all, it’s been days since she’s had a morsel, and she’s got a taciturn little lion hunter in the oven!—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s the driver (Mitchell Cole), a taciturn dude with a thick Southern accent who spent some time in the military.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Clubbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbish. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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