FOGEYS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

fogies

noun

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plural of fogy

as in conservatives

a person with old-fashioned ideas old fogies who said that rap music would never last

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Recent Examples of fogies For the benefit of us old fogies? — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 Now the 10% is for stubborn old fogies who refuse to change their ways and try something new. — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026

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So conservatives, whatever their outrage, should not dismiss The Odyssey, without first seeing it.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
But for all Democrats' efforts to paint Biggs as Lake's ideological twin, there are major differences between the two that conservatives hope will give Biggs an edge.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2026

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Several residents affiliated with the theater spoke at the July 14 meeting, saying that the theater offers special programming for residents who are more sensitive to loud noises, including veterans and children with developmental delays.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Overall, the offensive line has a good mix of veterans, rising young players and depth that could bode well during the season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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Eastern North and South Carolina are considered a hub for finding marine fossils, due to once being the floor of an ancient ocean, experts say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
So the cultural sites, the fossils, the unique plants and animals — those are the things that these agencies are charged to prioritize the protection of.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

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