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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
a great movie with groovy special effects
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as in hip
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
old college buddies fondly recalling the days when bell-bottom jeans were about the grooviest thing around
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Recent Examples of groovy
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
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Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Glashütte Original unveiled a downright groovy Sixties Annual Edition for 2026.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Over the years, several shows from the two groovy decades have gotten reboots — including The Brady Bunch, Dallas, Fantasy Island and Dynasty, among others.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
This summer, director Brennan Urbi is the one getting all groovy with a young cast of emerging talent.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Glashütte Original unveiled a downright groovy Sixties Annual Edition for 2026.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Over the years, several shows from the two groovy decades have gotten reboots — including The Brady Bunch, Dallas, Fantasy Island and Dynasty, among others.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
This summer, director Brennan Urbi is the one getting all groovy with a young cast of emerging talent.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groovy
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The animals, the cool weather and the wonderful people of this region made for a memorable trip.
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Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.
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My colleague Erik Tice at the Dink (who does double duty as the GM for the California Black Bears) is back to maintaining his Public MLP Data sheet, which has all sorts of awesome data.
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Brady joins bro Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe and of course the return of Aleksander Barkov to lead what should be an awesome offense.
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Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
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The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groovy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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