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Recent Examples of townsfolk
The audience is thrust into 1944 Hartford with townsfolk excited about how the circus is coming to town.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Just as the various townsfolk characters are clearly modeled on those that trod the musical boards back in Broadway‘s Golden Age, so too does the score owe its debts.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
After a season-long challenge to get the townsfolk on her side, her speech gets them to sign the petition to fend off corporations from invading Virgin River.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
However, just a handful of townsfolk show up and the only one expressing much enthusiasm is a lottery ticket seller.
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John Otis,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Just as the various townsfolk characters are clearly modeled on those that trod the musical boards back in Broadway‘s Golden Age, so too does the score owe its debts.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
After a season-long challenge to get the townsfolk on her side, her speech gets them to sign the petition to fend off corporations from invading Virgin River.
—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
However, just a handful of townsfolk show up and the only one expressing much enthusiasm is a lottery ticket seller.
—
John Otis,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for townsfolk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for townsfolk
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Meanwhile in Lebanon, airstrikes hit the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, a day after Israel signed an agreement to withdraw troops from some areas.
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The governor's order gives Barnes power to restrict or prohibit fireworks displays in Utah's cities and towns, instead of leaving those decisions to the communities.
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“Townsfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townsfolk. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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