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Recent Examples of groupie
Rodriguez, 35, will play Columbia, the tap-dancing groupie originally brought to the screen by Nell Campbell.
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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 rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 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
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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 rise of retail fandom Move over Swifties, groupies aren’t just for celebrities anymore.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Sep. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groupie
Noun
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More unnerving, though, were similar comments from cooks and fans who haven’t achieved the same levels of fame and success.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fischer hit a ball to right field that a fan reached over the fence to catch, and Fischer was credited with a double on fan interference for a 6-2 lead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite morale-sapping staff layoffs, bizarre executive orders and a 43-day federal government shutdown last fall, the grandeur and serenity of national parks in California remain irresistible to outdoors lovers looking to unwind.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The cleanest cruise ships have been revealed in a new study — and some of the findings may surprise cruise lovers.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Of course, as political junkies in Illinois recall, Pritzker and Kelly have been at odds for years; the governor was instrumental four years ago in pressuring Kelly out as head of Illinois’ Democratic Party.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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McDuffie is known as one of the most intense film and weight room junkies at his position.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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And in news that will surprise absolutely no one familiar with his longevity endeavors, tech entrepreneur and bio-hacking fanatic Bryan Johnson also had penile Botox.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The documentary rides an emotional seesaw, bouncing between moments of despair and elation during interviews dozens of AI fanatics and skeptics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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He was then charged with violating the 1968 federal gun law that bars drug users and addicts from possessing firearms.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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This exclusive, private-use retreat in a former fishing lodge by Hampshire’s River Test is a paradise for dry fly-fishing enthusiasts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aviation enthusiasts spotted the latest plane and took to Reddit to discuss its maneuverings.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Smartmatic was founded more than two decades ago by a group of Venezuelans who found early success running elections while the late Hugo Chavez, a devotee of electronic voting, was in power.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, devotees of boy kibble dine on the same combination of rice and meat every single night.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now, their kids are becoming friends.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rusadze, Giorgadze, and Chasserot have built an impressive industry network over the years, so for their official debut, have secured an impressive roster of backstage talent and models through friends who are keen to support.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Groupie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groupie. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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