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Recent Examples of groupie
The Penny Lane style coat is known as such for the fictional rock groupie Penny Lane, played by Kate Hudson in the 2000 cult classic film Almost Famous.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Based on a real-life groupie, Penny is obsessed with following around bands on tour—and her wardrobe is equally as rockstar-worthy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
This is the groupie-in-chief who couldn’t wait to get selfies in the Oval Office with supporters like Mike Love and Kanye West.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
The actress played Edward Norton's skinhead girlfriend in American History X (1998), Adam Sandler's love interest in The Waterboy (1998), and a groupie alongside Kate Hudson in the Oscar-winning film Almost Famous (2000).
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Based on a real-life groupie, Penny is obsessed with following around bands on tour—and her wardrobe is equally as rockstar-worthy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
This is the groupie-in-chief who couldn’t wait to get selfies in the Oval Office with supporters like Mike Love and Kanye West.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
The actress played Edward Norton's skinhead girlfriend in American History X (1998), Adam Sandler's love interest in The Waterboy (1998), and a groupie alongside Kate Hudson in the Oscar-winning film Almost Famous (2000).
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groupie
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Marte, 31, was left in tears after the fan yelled derogatory comments about his late mother, Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic in 2017.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Most observers projected the Chinese center would go in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, so the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to select him with the 16th overall pick shocked the crowd at New York’s Barclays Center, and delighted Chinese fans watching back at home on a weekday morning.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Like Switzerland’s Saint Moritz or Zermatt, Mammoth draws outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies like mountain climbers, hikers, and fishermen all year long.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Best trip for adrenaline junkies?—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add in continuous deals between F1 and ESPN, and the support for F1 has transformed everyday Americans into fanatics, doubling viewership and turning already big names in the sport into bonafide global celebrities.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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The Brad Pitt film from Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski would attract new fans to the sport, while F1 fanatics would flock to theaters and boost the box office.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images The Bad News Bears of M&A Pessina, an M&A enthusiast (some might even say addict) was still caught up in the Walgreens vs. CVS race to be the chain with the most stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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The court can instruct the jury to view with caution the testimony of, say, an informer or a drug addict.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
10 June 2025
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Jo Beckett-King, The House of Found Objects (A Bea Bellerose Mystery #1) Simon & Schuster, July 29 recommended for ages 8-12 Young codebreakers and puzzle enthusiasts will enjoy solving riddles and clues alongside the characters in this new middle grade mystery.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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The technology quickly gained the support of tech giants, major brands and open-source enthusiasts.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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For Oz devotees and collectors, there are countless clothbound classics, mesmerizing pop-up books, and an annotated text by Michael Patrick Hearn—a fascinating archive for anyone looking for a line-by-line deep dive into Baum’s inspirations and themes.—
Hazel Gaynor
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Mah Jongg programming at hotels and resorts is geared both to novices and devotees of the game.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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True aficionados should make sure to stop by the hotel’s swimming pool, which will be decorated with towels, umbrellas, and pillows emblazoned with the house’s Gancini print—in trademark Ferragamo red.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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Mendoza, 41, of Phoenix, a father of two and veteran Army major, had stumbled onto an invention that allows amateur antique watch aficionados to gently rinse a timepiece’s components.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
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“Groupie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groupie. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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