townie
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The defining characteristic of a townie is coming from somewhere, and that holds true in his case.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
Since then, the former townie, to use his own word, has gained recognition for his wine-making skills and this year won the gold award for his Reserve Cuvée 2018 from British industry association WineGB.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2023
There simply aren’t enough female dirtbags in cinema, so Lawrence’s Maddie Barker — Uber driver, surly bartender and pissed-off Montauk townie — is a refreshing character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Brody was an Amity townie who felt he couldn’t hang with the cool kids unless he had that pricey lizard on his chest.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2017
Arnie Weinstein took to frequenting the townie bars, where he attempted to discuss Marxist theory with hostile countermen.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Production designer Craig Lathrop, a Robert Eggers regular, recreates the merciless grimness of winter in New England among its malcontent townies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
There’s an aggressive child, a misogynistic vicar, a kind homeowner, a police officer, a barkeep, some townies and a drifter who appears to be following her.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2022
“They commute to the city and come back at night. The village looks nice; there are nice services. The townies tend to vote more.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2017
The townies do things like go to high school parties at "Dorfmann's house" and act moody around nice restaurants and coffee machines.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 30, 2014
When the townies talk about her, they say: You know that's her natural color?
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
