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also junky
1
as in addict
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
heroin junkies wasting their lives
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2
as in fan
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
a television cartoon junkie
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Recent Examples of junkie
Dye is rumored to be playing a junkie who was former combat pilot; Layne is thought to be playing a Harlem housewife with ambitions.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Yesterday was a really big deal for drone delivery junkies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Played by Austin Abrams with the wiry desperation and cunning of an addict, James is an unhoused junkie living in a tent in the woods, who has a nasty brush with Paul.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
At that time, the confessed SoundCloud junkie also loved digging for artists and producers — her favorites included Kaytranada and Flying Lotus — who were experimenting with different beats and sounds.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Yesterday was a really big deal for drone delivery junkies.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Played by Austin Abrams with the wiry desperation and cunning of an addict, James is an unhoused junkie living in a tent in the woods, who has a nasty brush with Paul.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
At that time, the confessed SoundCloud junkie also loved digging for artists and producers — her favorites included Kaytranada and Flying Lotus — who were experimenting with different beats and sounds.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkie
Noun
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The cohosts tensely debated the ethics of a parent turning an addict child in, with Whoopi Goldberg eventually waving her arms to shut down the uncomfortable chat.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Is Sheen an iconic actor who was a drug addict or an iconic drug addict who started off as an actor?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Social media algorithms fed his content to a young user base that has increasingly leaned to the right.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The decision prompted social media users to post pictures of their cancellation receipts under the hashtags #CancelDisney and #CancelDisneyPlus.—
Reia Li,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whiskey enthusiasts now treat cask finishes as a sign of experimentation and premiumization, and brands know it.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While fashion enthusiasts turned their eyes towards stunning designs, beauty lovers were focused on what was coming down the runway and the NYC streets.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Filmmakers, actors, and film fanatics alike are already feeling the weight and impact of his absence.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fans can sign up to be seat fillers Good news, TV fanatics!—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Junkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkie. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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