1
as in lover
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym
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as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the polar bear is an iconic denizen of the snowy Arctic
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Recent Examples of denizen
But with the federal government considering sweeping rollbacks to environmental protections, this Saturday many may wonder: How will the bright green water affect the underwater denizens?
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In recent years, however, with the cost of a national Big Game campaign rising significantly, some of Madison Avenue’s top denizens have tested the ploy.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
That sentiment alone told Joe Whitney, a nearly 30-year resident of the city who helped start Rooted in Littleton, that his fellow denizens felt they weren’t being listened to enough.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
The first features Coolidge's Marlene, a vice principal at Henry's school who falls for an Overworld denizen who escaped to Earth through the very portal that shuttled our heroes to the alternative dimension.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In recent years, however, with the cost of a national Big Game campaign rising significantly, some of Madison Avenue’s top denizens have tested the ploy.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
That sentiment alone told Joe Whitney, a nearly 30-year resident of the city who helped start Rooted in Littleton, that his fellow denizens felt they weren’t being listened to enough.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
The first features Coolidge's Marlene, a vice principal at Henry's school who falls for an Overworld denizen who escaped to Earth through the very portal that shuttled our heroes to the alternative dimension.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
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Beverly ends up doing something he’s not done before — falling deeply for one of their patients/lovers, actress Claire (Geneviève Bujold).—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cascada’s rendition replaces Reilly’s yearning with decidedly more bombast, but the ecstatic feeling of connecting with a lover – whether on an elevator, dancefloor or basketball court – remains at the center.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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Exposure to the odors has resulted in residents suffering headaches, nausea and dizziness, according to the lawsuit.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The censure so far has cost her a chance to vote on the state's biannual budget and propose a bill to expand access to mental health resources for residents.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Nacua is seen slapping the fan in the face and walking away.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Crocs Savannah Bananas Classic Clogs Savannah Bananas fans will love these Crocs that feature the team’s mascot and an eye-catching pattern in the team colors.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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In 1544, Barbarossa, a corsair who had risen to become admiral of the Ottoman navy, raided the island and carried away into slavery almost a thousand inhabitants—practically the island’s entire population.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Aldabra’s only inhabitants today are two dozen scientific and support staff living and working at its research station in a handful of low buildings clustered around a red-and-white lighthouse.—
Kevin Gepford,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Starbucks reverses open-door policy: Buy something or leave Customer cites ‘gray area’ and ‘human element’ to Starbucks pool of patrons Cat Wack, 35, lives in the Glen Allen, Virginia area, about 14 miles northwest of Richmond, the state capital.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But imagine a different encounter than the one in the gallery, in front of pictures mostly painted for private patrons.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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And if one single layer of darkened wall still seems insufficient separation from the utilitarian human in front, the much more important rear occupants can also deploy the 65-inch flexible cinema display stored away below the floor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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The story centers on Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), the owner and sole occupant of Double K Ranch, who is mourning the loss of his wife.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2023
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The mice and rat cells come from live animals housed directly inside the Morgantown facility, which are usually cared for by a veterinarian and other support staff.—
Caroline Haskins,
Wired News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Based on this team’s recent history, that’s as likely to happen as a rat swimming to shore from the middle of the ocean.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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