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as in native
a usually longtime resident of a locality
the townies are dismayed that all the venerable manses around the village green are being bought as vacation homes by rich interlopers
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as in citizen
a person who lives in a town on a permanent basis
the university board met with an association representing the townies to figure out a solution to the problems created by off-campus parties
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Recent Examples of townie
In the episode's final moments, Clint and several bloodthirsty townies descend upon the Black Spot with guns.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
But that route is full of peril, and no townie is willing to provide them an escort.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
In 2016, Netflix released the four-episode revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which picks up years after the series finale and sees the return of all Stars Hollow's favorites, from the titular Gilmore girls to Stars Hollow's beloved townies and, yes, all three of Rory's boyfriends.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Scripted Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
But that route is full of peril, and no townie is willing to provide them an escort.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025
In 2016, Netflix released the four-episode revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which picks up years after the series finale and sees the return of all Stars Hollow's favorites, from the titular Gilmore girls to Stars Hollow's beloved townies and, yes, all three of Rory's boyfriends.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Scripted Set in the doomsday-fearing year 1999, The WONDERfools is a comedy action adventure that follows a group of awkward townies who unexpectedly gain superpowers and take on villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for townie
Noun
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Here are five things to know about the Louisville, Kentucky native, including the story behind the small red tattoo on her right hand.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a Charlotte native and leader within law enforcement for more than 40 years, there are several aspects of my professional career that separates me from the other candidates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The two, along with WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta, are the most widely used by Gabonese citizens.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Boise police asked anyone with information, as well as businesses and residents that might have surveillance footage, to contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.—
Statesman Staff,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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On Sunday, villagers cleared rubble in Nangarhar after airstrikes, while mourners prepared for funerals of those killed.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Floods, landslides in Philippines kill 7 MANILA, Philippines -- Torrential rains set off two landslides that killed seven people and floods that displaced more than 3,000 villagers in the southeastern Philippines, officials said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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