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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
His father and uncles put him onto the groovy G-funk coming out of the West Coast, where projecting flyness was a focal point.
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Serge Selenou, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025
The voice of 18-year-old Bowers was sometimes difficult to hear over the six-piece band, but her groovy guitar solos shined during the set.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
The renowned Italian-American chef shares her recipe for an inviting home, including heartwarming traditions, nostalgic treats, and groovy tunes.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Though the Dead’s jam-band sound is undoubtedly groovy, many of its songs concern heavy themes such as life and death.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Serge Selenou, Pitchfork, 1 Aug. 2025
The voice of 18-year-old Bowers was sometimes difficult to hear over the six-piece band, but her groovy guitar solos shined during the set.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
The renowned Italian-American chef shares her recipe for an inviting home, including heartwarming traditions, nostalgic treats, and groovy tunes.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Though the Dead’s jam-band sound is undoubtedly groovy, many of its songs concern heavy themes such as life and death.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groovy
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For years, those on the radical left have compared wonderful Americans like Charlie to Nazis and the world’s worst mass murderers and criminals.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stargazing is a wonderful pursuit that appeals to both the casual and dedicated observer, but views outside of cities are often much clearer and brighter thanks to different levels of light pollution.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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But don’t worry, the retro vibes remain—albeit now with a decidedly more hip, slightly cheeky spin.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Robbie's French twist updo would be a lovely choice for a bride, while a sky-high style like Cardi B's would be fun for a holiday party.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beautifully made, with lovely harmony, this is consistently one of the finest examples of Satèn; simply delicious, enjoy over the next three to seven years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The District Energy System has provided heat and cooling to dozen of buildings downtown like the Downtown Public Library, Tennessee Capitol Building and the Ryman Auditorium since its launch in 1974.—
Amber Roberson,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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That rules, actually, that video is awesome.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the people there were awesome.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag Looking stylish for work doesn’t have to mean compromising on function.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The now 26-year-old superstar was coming off a trip to the NBA Finals and leading the league in scoring.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Felton was living in Brooklyn Park with his now ex-wife and three daughters when the civil suit surfaced.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groovy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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