groupie

noun

Definition of groupienext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groupie
  1. fan
  2. lover
  3. junkie
  4. fanatic
  5. addict
  6. enthusiast
  7. devotee
  8. friend
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
  • Would the scary girls with fairy wings still be hanging around a trust-fund junkie with a tank of nitrous?
    — Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
  • The trailer introduces us to our hero, Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, who was the junkie in Weapons.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Definition of junkie
Noun
  • Jerseys have swarmed the fashion capitols, and not just for sports fanatics.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • The gardening fanatic believes the methods that kept couples together in previous generations are still applicable today.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of fanatic
Noun
  • Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His mother was a crack addict with a habit of stabbing her romantic partners.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of addict
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The revelation of Shadow’s possible perch-cute spurred an array of emotions from the family’s devotees.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Now, devotees can score the label’s bestselling jeans while staying frugal.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of devotee
Noun
  • My husband, for example, takes an annual golf trip with his friends.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Several celebrities and their PR teams have denounced Perez for his viscous public insults, from Khloe Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, and Lady Gaga, a former friend of Perez.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of friend

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