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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
The stakes are high, the KGB agents are handsome, the intelligence is deadly, and the costumes are groovy.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
But how about that groovy Dutch Flats plaque at the old post office?
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Sacramento area homeowner Vincent Chad Jones is spoiled by his charming longtime residence, an unconventional geodesic dome built in the groovy ‘70s.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Now the veteran rockers will play those groovy, funkified blues one last time before closing up shop for good.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
But how about that groovy Dutch Flats plaque at the old post office?
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Sacramento area homeowner Vincent Chad Jones is spoiled by his charming longtime residence, an unconventional geodesic dome built in the groovy ‘70s.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Now the veteran rockers will play those groovy, funkified blues one last time before closing up shop for good.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groovy
Adjective
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Thankfully, the wonderful leaders of our great state of Florida have corrected this problem.—
Krys Fluker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Spring is a wonderful time of year to visit, before the crowds descend for the summer months.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mexican food is hipper than ever.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s crafted with a hip-length fit complete with several stripes on the sleeves and the Adidas logo on the chest, and the foldover collar creates an almost preppy finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The outdoor pool is just as lovely too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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From the lovely greens to the steeper blues and blacks, Pleasant Mountain delivers.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the Denver Post offices were downtown, a group of reporters and editors always ran outside to watch.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The advanced technology peered even deeper into the sword, revealing that the craftsmanship around the pommel was truly awesome.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The stylish motel came under new ownership in 2025, now operated by a hospitality group with experience in real estate, finance, and art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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For more of the most stylish ways to hide clutter in your kitchen, check out our favorites below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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And Bina Daigeler’s costumes are a hoot, ostentatiously fashionable and expensive and sexy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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But most just looked like fashionable music fans, flaunting boots and baggy denim while taking selfies.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groovy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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