TECHIE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

techie

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Definition of techie

as in technocrat

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Recent Examples of techie In concluding remarks, Hao asked each panelist what inspired techies should be focusing on now. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Many were seemingly furious about San Francisco techies or the concept of polyamory. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026 Samsung has announced its latest creation, a trifold cell phone with three screens – and while some techies are thrilled, other social media users and customers aren’t really sure how to feel about it. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Dec. 2025 In turn, Agee’s ARGUS techie character, John Economos, would serve a more substantial role. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for techie

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Advertisement But international diplomats viewed Rodríguez as a technocrat rather than an ideological hard-liner.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026
Hamad bin Jassim ran much of the diplomacy, Sheikha Moza built the education and cultural project, and the gas wager needed technocrats willing to bet on a market that barely existed.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of technocrat

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From nomadic migrations to geek culture, many of the works seek to record and archive changing relations to place and community, not only in Doha but across the Gulf region.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Holland’s jittery, earnest, winsome take on the iconic 64-year-old comic iconic was instantly likable, radiating teen-geek charisma.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of geek

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Audiences and technophiles have been wowed, but film purists have howled over the trimming of more than 25 minutes of runtime, including some musical numbers.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
On its own, the G2 only offers enough changes to justify that technophile urge if the Conversate AI feature appeals to you.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of technophile

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For young gearheads, cars quickly factor into the equation, and the notion of utopia soon includes exploring those fabled peaks and valleys in one’s personal dream machine, often a Porsche 911.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 May 2026

Definition of gearhead

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The hackers are able to capture keystrokes, screenshots, audio, and video, monitor the clipboard, and operate the device remotely.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
An on-chain analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Galaxy Research revealed that the hackers have already moved approximately 1,816 Bitcoin, worth nearly $116 million, off those wallets.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

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