quixotes

plural of quixote

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quixotes
Noun
  • Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Without that pollination, almond trees produce only 200 pounds of nuts per acre.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The unscripted industry was born from creative mavericks who challenged conventions and redefined what television could be.
    Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Scientific progress often comes from mavericks who take great risks to champion alternative views.
    Axios, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Quixotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quixotes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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