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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
a great movie with groovy special effects
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as in hip
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groovy
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The outpouring from the community has been wonderful, and everyone has been willing to help, though there isn’t much anyone can do at the moment, according to Guzauskas.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Jalen Coker, a second-year receiver who’s had a wonderful camp, will play Thursday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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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
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It was started after 9/11 to bring people downtown, to bring audiences together.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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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
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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
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Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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Last Crumb's cookies are excellent edible gifts, with a luxurious flavor and mouthfeel and the price tag to match.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Overstreet was gone all day, according to his now ex-wife Melissa Holland.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Aug. 2025
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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 22 Aug. 2025.
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