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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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For the young generation of digital natives navigating AI anxiety around keeping up with peers using the technology and AI displacing them from jobs, the fear of the technology making people dumber is dominant.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ketchum, a native of Oregon who now lives in the Idaho capital, fronts the Train Robbers and plays rhythm guitar.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only 16% of EU citizens now consider the US as an ally, while 20% see it as a rival or an enemy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fear, anger and solidarity are colliding across Minneapolis, as residents describe a city where daily life now relies on warnings and mutual care.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Additional Blink camera footage provided by residents similarly shows the suspect partially clothed or nude in common hallways, the sheriff's office said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Its community kiosks dispense safe drinking water for a small fee, yet months after installation only a small percentage of villagers used them.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Things take a turn when jealous villagers begin to resent the resourceful Colman.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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