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Adjective
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And then there’s Carrie, who is a heightened version of her lesser traits from SATC: prudish, private and lacking in humility.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025 -
But Townsend Warner’s takedown of prudish Victorian morality is only getting started.—
B. Pietras
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Men were letting their hair grow past their shoulders, women were tying theirs in bandannas, and amid the weed and the cobblestones, the prim full skirts of the 1950s were laughably old hat.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
9 Aug. 2025
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Ballet flats and a straw tote add a prim touch for a balanced finish.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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As their relationship deepens, Chloe must confront Johny’s flirtatious job, her skeptical family and friends, and growing concerns about trust between them.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, whose recent flirtatious behavior towards one another has raised eyebrows, are just two of Hollywood's mega-stars who have sparked romance rumors from handsy, red-carpet appearances.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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“Overmodest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmodest. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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