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groupie

noun

Definition of groupie

as in fan

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Recent Examples of groupie Like a lot of musicians, Aleister has to navigate an existence filled with booze, weed, groupies, the spotlight, entitled rock stars, family members who don’t understand the dream, and band dynamics. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026 Rodriguez, 35, will play Columbia, the tap-dancing groupie originally brought to the screen by Nell Campbell. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 After starring in several successful rom-coms and earning a Golden Globe award and Oscar nomination for playing groupie Penny Lane in Almost Famous, Hudson has had her pick of roles (and notably turned down some big ones). — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025 The Chiefs’ cutest little groupie is 12 years old, wears designer clothing, has been to Paris Fashion Week, has more than 3 million followers on social media and is managed by her parents. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groupie

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Noun

That May 29 email described a lottery system for GMCVB board members, who would have the chance to receive a ticket in a draw that was expected to be popular for World Cup matches attracting soccer fans from around the world.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Chiefs president Mark Donovan is hoping fans who plan to attend a training-camp practice will use the team’s app and turn on notifications.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

For dessert, there’s a delicious coconut cake or, for the chocolate lovers, a fancy sort of s’mores cake.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
That Lane, an animal lover who excels at cracking open crazy stories with humor, heart, and a litany of perspectives, would follow Flaco is no surprise.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

Also in his orbit are a consortium of crooks, including his cousin Freddie, a hip junkie, and Pepper, a taciturn hoodlum who was friends with Ray’s dad, Big Mike, a legendary thief.

— Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
During summer, adrenaline junkies can get their fix on the downhill mountain biking trails and extensive zip line course.

— Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026

Definition of junkie

Noun

Remember all those fake memoirs from the early 2000s, by all those writers pretending to be addicts and gangsters and Holocaust survivors?

— James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Taylor, a recovering addict, wasn’t drinking alcohol, the source told the gossip outlet, adding that the 47-year-old was in town to participate in a 5K to benefit local nonprofit Recovery Through Repetition at Boca Raton Innovation Campus park.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of addict

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However, with a little special attention and care, a plant enthusiast can add some very unique plants to their collection.

— Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Now, winemakers and enthusiasts are worried about the economic impact on some of the country's finest products, most notably, renowned reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of enthusiast

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