1
as in wonderful
of the very best kind
a great movie with groovy special effects
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2
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
With their eclectic sound, The Mavericks are cemented as groovy, musical trailblazers in the Nashville music community and beyond.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
Its low-slung silhouette and softened lines have a groovy ‘70s feel that’s not dated.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
This club-ready Afropop joint uses a groovy bounce to deliver a revelation and a statement.
—Nelson C.j, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
But just that little glimpse was enough to notice how radically different and groovy Max’s music is compared to everything else.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
Its low-slung silhouette and softened lines have a groovy ‘70s feel that’s not dated.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
This club-ready Afropop joint uses a groovy bounce to deliver a revelation and a statement.
—Nelson C.j, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
But just that little glimpse was enough to notice how radically different and groovy Max’s music is compared to everything else.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groovy
Adjective
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This has been a wonderful season.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Move into a plank position, aligning your shoulders to your wrists and keeping your feet hip-width apart.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Bond Street, another restaurant in the center, has been downtown on Bond Street for 22 years.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The guys are awesome; everybody’s been super welcoming.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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And what Moana has represented is a really awesome global embrace of Polynesian culture, our values and our qualities and our pride and our mana.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groovy. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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