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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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2
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
That Canton murder was exposed by the feds after the locals brushed it off as a suicide to protect a fellow townie cop.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
The image Benchley leaves us with is one of the townie dying for the town, Quint vanishing into the sucking blue, his arms spread like Christ.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Once there, Montauk townies, preppy uptowners, humble fans of tech-house, scene kids, and everything in between get treated to sets from the biggest names in dance, rap, and pop.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Off-duty, there are group mountain bike rides, townie bike tours, and ski posses, followed by brews at the nearby Brick Oven Pizzeria.
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
The image Benchley leaves us with is one of the townie dying for the town, Quint vanishing into the sucking blue, his arms spread like Christ.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Once there, Montauk townies, preppy uptowners, humble fans of tech-house, scene kids, and everything in between get treated to sets from the biggest names in dance, rap, and pop.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Off-duty, there are group mountain bike rides, townie bike tours, and ski posses, followed by brews at the nearby Brick Oven Pizzeria.
—Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for townie
Noun
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Nunoo, a Texas native, was put on a board and carted off the field before an ambulance rushed him to a hospital.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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His parents are natives of the Dominican Republic, but Canadians claim him as their own.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That is our shared calling — as Americans of all backgrounds and political stripes, as global citizens, and as neighbors.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The president of the European Commission highlighted that in just the last two weeks, Russian drones and warplanes have violated the airspace of six European nations, scrambling jets, grounding commercial flights and posing a direct threat to EU citizens.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My priority is transparent, accountable leadership that puts residents first and keeps our community affordable, safe and thriving for all.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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While federal officials maintain that only criminals are being targeted, local advocates and community leaders say lawful residents and families with pending cases have also been detained, deepening fears that the crackdown is casting too wide a net and eroding public trust.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams had were mobilized to help clear snow that was blocking access to areas near the hikers.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds more are expected to reach the area in stages as villagers and emergency workers clear deep snow from mountain passes.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whether chasing your toddler at the park or running errands around town, the baggy fit gives you plenty of room to sit, bend, and walk without feeling restricted.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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The drive begins in Sisters, a small town known for its antique shops, art galleries, and outdoor adventures.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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