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1
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
Or grab a seat in the Canteen’s backyard, where the beach party atmosphere draws a lively cross section of Provincetown — townie and tourist, young and old, gay and straight alike.
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Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
All of the standard tropes are set up—the weird old townie who tries to warn the kids off, a creepy old basement filled with bizarre and ominous paraphernalia, etc.—though maybe they’re set up just a little too perfectly.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
After enjoying what seems to be only minutes of the dance — likely not even long enough for an unruly townie to spike the prom punch — Karl must ditch his date in the middle of the soiree in order to pursue his latest murder investigation.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
With Richard Gere 45 Years After ‘American Gigolo’ – Cannes
The 1982 pic starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr. and follows a loner who sets out to finish his Navy Officer training while dealing with a tough-as-nails drill sergeant while also finding love with a local townie.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
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Brett Sokol, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2024
All of the standard tropes are set up—the weird old townie who tries to warn the kids off, a creepy old basement filled with bizarre and ominous paraphernalia, etc.—though maybe they’re set up just a little too perfectly.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
After enjoying what seems to be only minutes of the dance — likely not even long enough for an unruly townie to spike the prom punch — Karl must ditch his date in the middle of the soiree in order to pursue his latest murder investigation.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
With Richard Gere 45 Years After ‘American Gigolo’ – Cannes
The 1982 pic starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger and Louis Gossett Jr. and follows a loner who sets out to finish his Navy Officer training while dealing with a tough-as-nails drill sergeant while also finding love with a local townie.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for townie
Noun
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Growing 3 to 6 feet tall, this perennial native of eastern North America needs support to keep all those blooming stems upright.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Amir Hassan, a Republican and Flint native, announced his candidacy for Michigan's 8th Congressional District.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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For those without family connections, Canada still lets U.S. citizens stay six months a year, every year, allowing for a part-year retirement option (with no Canadian tax issues).—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Our point is that everyone mentioned above is a private citizen (or used to be) and that none of the people casting public scorn actually know even remotely enough about their personal relationships to be in a position to pass judgment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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One of the central concerns is whether Trump administration cuts to the National Weather Service — the backbone of the country’s weather warning system — will hamper local governments and residents from staving off disaster when severe weather strikes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Donizetti’s popular 1832 comedy is the story of a poor Italian villager named Nemorino who’s in love with the beautiful but unobtainable woman named Adina.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Occasionally, these villagers step onto the mainland themselves, as when the film’s protagonist, the 12-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams), is taken by his father Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) to hunt his first zombie using homemade arrows.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Rival trainers brought chimpanzees to town — including a celebrated simian named Joe Mendi, who wore a plaid suit and a fedora hat.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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So, with that in mind, here’s a two-deep projection that serves more as a starting point than a clean picture of where Sean Payton’s offense will stand when Tennessee comes to town for Week 1 eight weeks from now.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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“Townie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townie. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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