TECHNOPHILE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

technophile

noun

Definition of technophile

as in geek

someone who likes and enjoys technology and modern machines (such as computers) Technophiles flocked to the convention for a sneak preview of the latest gadgets,

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Recent Examples of technophile 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 After thwarting an attack against the celebrated technophile, Franklin picks up a mysterious ring that Burrell has dropped and soon discovers the ring allows its possessor to travel 57 seconds into the past. — Carole Horst, Variety, 22 May 2022 People use the terms gearhead, geek, technocrat, and technophile interchangeably. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for technophile

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Noun

For movie geeks everywhere, this has been the question since Kubrick’s death in 1999.

— Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
The Lucca Comics chief speaks to Variety about pulling out all the stops to celebrate the crossover between different forms of geek culture, in particular between movies and video games.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of geek

Noun

The most important thing to look for is whether a password manager offers encryption, which keeps your passwords safe and unreadable to hackers.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
The hacker set a trap designed to lure the impostor into claiming more Bitcoin.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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Kanda Myojin Shrine in the techie mecca Akihabara, for example, now sells omamori that protect electronics against damage or theft.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
In concluding remarks, Hao asked each panelist what inspired techies should be focusing on now.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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