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
On its own, the G2 only offers enough changes to justify that technophile urge if the Conversate AI feature appeals to you.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for technophile
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Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Budding aviators, plane geeks and those looking for any type of airport job can get a sneak peek without even booking an airline ticket.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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If the snippets above mean anything to you, congratulations—you’re officially a watch geek.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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But there are several clues that point to the hacker’s identity.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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As new tools emerge for hackers, so too do new responses emerge in the world of online protection, creating this cycle that keeps spurring on further innovation and progression.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Many were seemingly furious about San Francisco techies or the concept of polyamory.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The result is a scathing takedown that will find techies throughout the Valley looking over their shoulders and speculating on who is who amongst the show’s motley collection of fictional backstabbers obsessed with growing their profit margin and amassing wealth and power.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Technophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technophile. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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