technophile

Definition of technophilenext
as in geek
someone who likes and enjoys technology and modern machines (such as computers) Technophiles flocked to the convention for a sneak preview of the latest gadgets,

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Recent Examples of technophile Audiences and technophiles have been wowed, but film purists have howled over the trimming of more than 25 minutes of runtime, including some musical numbers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026 On its own, the G2 only offers enough changes to justify that technophile urge if the Conversate AI feature appeals to you. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 After thwarting an attack against the celebrated technophile, Franklin picks up a mysterious ring that Burrell has dropped and soon discovers the ring allows its possessor to travel 57 seconds into the past. Carole Horst, Variety, 22 May 2022 People use the terms gearhead, geek, technocrat, and technophile interchangeably. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for technophile
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Noun
  • Holland’s jittery, earnest, winsome take on the iconic 64-year-old comic iconic was instantly likable, radiating teen-geek charisma.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • In that sense, this year’s SDCC felt somewhat like a changing of the geek guard.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 July 2026
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  • The hackers are able to capture keystrokes, screenshots, audio, and video, monitor the clipboard, and operate the device remotely.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • An on-chain analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Galaxy Research revealed that the hackers have already moved approximately 1,816 Bitcoin, worth nearly $116 million, off those wallets.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • In concluding remarks, Hao asked each panelist what inspired techies should be focusing on now.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Many were seemingly furious about San Francisco techies or the concept of polyamory.
    Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Technophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technophile. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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