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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
With their eclectic sound, The Mavericks are cemented as groovy, musical trailblazers in the Nashville music community and beyond.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
Its low-slung silhouette and softened lines have a groovy ‘70s feel that’s not dated.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
This club-ready Afropop joint uses a groovy bounce to deliver a revelation and a statement.
—Nelson C.j, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
But just that little glimpse was enough to notice how radically different and groovy Max’s music is compared to everything else.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2025
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This has been a wonderful season.—
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
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Start with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead or slightly outward, and put a kettlebell on the floor between your feet.—
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Leg Exercises Goblet Squat Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointed slightly out from parallel.—
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At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
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Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
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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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Bond Street, another restaurant in the center, has been downtown on Bond Street for 22 years.—
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
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“Groovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groovy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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