mediocrities

noun

Definition of mediocritiesnext
plural of mediocrity
as in obscurities
a person of little fame He surrounded himself with mediocrities to appear more notable by comparison.

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  1. minions
  2. insects
  3. victims
Noun
  • The monkeys are destined to become her minions, but the creatures also mark the dividing line between Elphaba and Glinda in Part One.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • In recent years, one of the farm’s employees, Juan Ramirez, has crafted giant minions out of hay bales that are visible from the freeway.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of minions
Noun
  • Among these insects, most individuals—the workers—are largely sterile and live just a few months.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Termite queens are the longest-living insects Life is fleeting for most insects.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of insects
Noun
  • Police found the two victims dead at the crash site upon arrival.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Onion’s bid was backed by the families of eight victims of the school shooting and one first responder.
    Hadas Gold, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of victims
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