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as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the townies are dismayed that all the venerable manses around the village green are being bought as vacation homes by rich interlopers
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as in citizen
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
the university board met with an association representing the townies to figure out a solution to the problems created by off-campus parties
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Recent Examples of townie
Or grab a seat in the Canteen’s backyard, where the beach party atmosphere draws a lively cross section of Provincetown — townie and tourist, young and old, gay and straight alike.
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Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
All of the standard tropes are set up—the weird old townie who tries to warn the kids off, a creepy old basement filled with bizarre and ominous paraphernalia, etc.—though maybe they’re set up just a little too perfectly.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
After enjoying what seems to be only minutes of the dance — likely not even long enough for an unruly townie to spike the prom punch — Karl must ditch his date in the middle of the soiree in order to pursue his latest murder investigation.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
With Richard Gere 45 Years After ‘American Gigolo’ – Cannes
The 1982 pic starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr. and follows a loner who sets out to finish his Navy Officer training while dealing with a tough-as-nails drill sergeant while also finding love with a local townie.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
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Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
All of the standard tropes are set up—the weird old townie who tries to warn the kids off, a creepy old basement filled with bizarre and ominous paraphernalia, etc.—though maybe they’re set up just a little too perfectly.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
After enjoying what seems to be only minutes of the dance — likely not even long enough for an unruly townie to spike the prom punch — Karl must ditch his date in the middle of the soiree in order to pursue his latest murder investigation.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
With Richard Gere 45 Years After ‘American Gigolo’ – Cannes
The 1982 pic starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr. and follows a loner who sets out to finish his Navy Officer training while dealing with a tough-as-nails drill sergeant while also finding love with a local townie.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for townie
Noun
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Coleman’s family released a statement on the Louisiana native’s Facebook page.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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That journey for the Moore, Oklahoma, native begins at the new Wake Forest University School of Medicine — Charlotte campus, the city’s first four-year medical school.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Law Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin argues that Michigan citizens accused of welfare fraud found themselves in a guessing game of who is liable -was it the unemployment agency, technology vendors or management consultants?—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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During the trial, the prosecution argued that Patterson had the opportunity to pick lethal mushrooms after seeing their location posted on the citizen science iNaturalist website.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Maeve Reilly—a top celebrity stylist who has worked with Hailey Bieber, Eva Longoria, and Coco Jones—is among L.A. residents currently re-establishing their roots.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Gasping can be heard as the New York resident appears startled, but quickly moves away from the bird.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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At the sight of them, the villagers around me spring to action, shouting in Quechua and waving the rope aggressively.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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Afterward, Masai villagers sold handmade beadwork, textiles, and wood-carvings.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Now, her life in a town an hour-and-a-half outside Krakow is quieter.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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In a world where $25 cocktails are becoming the norm, a $10 Patrón frozen margarita that’s consistent, colorful, and crowd-pleasing might just be the best deal in town.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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