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keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment old college buddies fondly recalling the days when bell-bottom jeans were about the grooviest thing around

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Recent Examples of groovy Thousands of letters, pet rocks, artwork, a groovy teal suit and even a yellow Chevy Vega had been preserved inside the capsule — a portal to another era — for half a century. Maya Eaglin, NBC news, 5 July 2025 Hotel Magdalena Embrace the groovy spirit of the Music Lane district at Hotel Magdalena, where the pool is a nod to Austin's natural aquatic gem, Barton Springs Pool. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Boz Scaggs’ Silk Degrees and Michael Jackson’s Thriller, for starters, are imprinted with his keys, as are Steely Dan’s early records and Cheryl Lynn’s grooviest hit. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 June 2025 There is always the wide-brim sun hat, which brings a real level of drama and panache to every occasion—and can be subverted from its saccharine ways—just look at how Alessandro Michele paired his at Valentino with a pair of groovy trousers and an opulent cropped jacket on the runway. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for groovy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groovy
Adjective
  • Caring, smart and fun with a wonderful calming Zen demeanor.
    Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Preserving history is wonderful, but so is safety. — Mary Ellen Stepowany, Baltimore Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.
    Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
  • These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
Adjective
  • Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Hollander’s lovely Wauwatosa location will be shut down for some time, as well — at least six weeks, according to Lowlands Group Founder and CEO Eric Wagner.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 June 2025
  • Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones).
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.
    Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s also made with real leather and looks more stylish and less industrial than other phone cases.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Finding studio apartment ideas that’ll work for you may require a bit of extra ingenuity, planning, and editing, but a stylish and functional end result is absolutely possible—and well worth the extra effort.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Overstreet was gone all day, according to his now ex-wife Melissa Holland.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Aug. 2025
  • These involve illicit activity in the park as well as Turner’s tragic backstory involving his now ex-wife Jill (Rosemarie DeWitt) and their son, who died several years earlier.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groovy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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