as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
a recessive genius who was most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab
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Recent Examples of recessive
Albinism—a recessive trait that both parents must carry to guarantee their offspring have the gene—usually comes with an inherent evolutionary handicap, as the lack of pigment in their eyes increases glare from the sun, temporarily blinding the animals.
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Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Another project aims to prevent thalassemia, a blood disorder caused by a recessive gene that many people unknowingly carry.
—Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
For a deer to be born albino, both parents must carry the recessive gene.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Sometimes the recessive partner feels coerced by the dominant one.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Another project aims to prevent thalassemia, a blood disorder caused by a recessive gene that many people unknowingly carry.
—Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025
For a deer to be born albino, both parents must carry the recessive gene.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Sometimes the recessive partner feels coerced by the dominant one.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessive
Adjective
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Its influence on the withdrawn protagonist, Jamie (played by Owen Cooper), is largely implied.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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The withdrawn San Francisco drama, about lonely nonbinary nanny and restaurant server Cass (Asia Kate Dillon), is simple in its presentation, but disguises numerous layers to its story.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keisha is a smart and confident track star whose circumstances pushed her to mature early, while Justin is a shy, music-loving guy who struggles with schoolwork.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The country music singer, 57, and the actress, 57, arrived for the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, in chic, coordinating all black looks and were not shy about putting their love on display.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The lone survivor was identified as Anton Tselykh, 38, of Seattle, according to the sheriff's office.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In his lone college season at Duke, Flagg solidified himself as the best prospect in the country, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Research published by Adam Grant and his colleagues in the Academy of Management Journal found that introverted leaders often drive better results than extroverts, particularly when managing proactive employees.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Recessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessive. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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