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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 After all, half the fun of attending Coachella is seeing which groovy, free-spirited looks celebrities are wearing on the grounds (in the VIP section, of course). —
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026 In my current lineup, the groovy green point slides. —Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 This design pairs three greens to create this fun and groovy look. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026 Pinky Swear Pinky Swear is the zany love child of a contemporary art gallery and a groovy cocktail lounge—think the multisensory cacophony of the immersive art experience Meow Wolf. —Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groovy
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026 In my current lineup, the groovy green point slides. —Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026 This design pairs three greens to create this fun and groovy look. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026 Pinky Swear Pinky Swear is the zany love child of a contemporary art gallery and a groovy cocktail lounge—think the multisensory cacophony of the immersive art experience Meow Wolf. —Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groovy
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It’s been wonderful over the five generations.— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
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Bringing it back to America is wonderful.— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
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Best Restaurants Apt 4B Home to an extensive vinyl collection, Apt 4B is an eclectic and hip Caribbean-style restaurant with an inventive menu and a lively bar.— Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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To perform a lunge safely, start in a stable, hip-width split stance, Hribick advised.— Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to that lovely wide field of view, Roman will be able to rapidly image tons of galaxies to generate detailed, 3D vistas of the cosmos.— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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The ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew thousands of people downtown for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats on two stages.— Warren Pederson, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
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It’s been really awesome to watch the difference in how everyone operates.— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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For the Padres so far, ABS stands for awesome, bueno and satisfactory.— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Quilted jackets are stylish, both lightweight and insulated, easy to layer, and conveniently packable, too.— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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This two-piece strikes the right balance between casual and stylish.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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