1
as in lover
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the polar bear is an iconic denizen of the snowy Arctic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of denizen
Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.
—
Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
This posed a challenge for Hera, which is indeed not currently close to any denizens of the asteroid belt.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
That’s not to say the island doesn’t have denizens.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Having vanquished the murderous alliance of her love interest Tyler (Hunter Doohan) and teacher Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci), who had been conspiring against the school’s outcast denizens, she’s hailed as a hero.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for denizen
Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
This posed a challenge for Hera, which is indeed not currently close to any denizens of the asteroid belt.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Aug. 2025
That’s not to say the island doesn’t have denizens.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Having vanquished the murderous alliance of her love interest Tyler (Hunter Doohan) and teacher Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci), who had been conspiring against the school’s outcast denizens, she’s hailed as a hero.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for denizen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
Noun
-
There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
-
Four Seasons Napa Valley For wine lovers and those who love them, any time is a great time to visit Napa Valley.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
At least 900 tourists were stranded near the Inca citadel on Tuesday after the train service PeruRail was suspended on Monday because the route was blocked amid protests between local residents and authorities, Reuters reported.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
-
And city residents will pay $5 a day to park in lots a farther out.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The World Athletics website has live results and a full schedule for fans to keep up with.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
-
This is part of a business model that has worked for TCU’s regular-season record, but increasingly frustrates fans who want to see a decent matchup in September.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Too long for the inhabitants enduring it all.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
-
The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Chance Theater also offer sensory-friendly performances so neurodiverse patrons and their families can experience the magic of live theater.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
-
Described as a human encyclopedia of music, Lowell Pickett opened the club in 1985 to create an experience for patrons.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
One of the trucks caught fire and the driver, who was the sole occupant of the burning truck, died at scene, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
-
The explosion blew open the front gate of the building and collided with a passing car, injuring its occupants.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
-
The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
Below, newlywed and habitual gym rat Jeff Bezos, looking mighty fit on the arm of his telegenic bride Lauren Sanchez, channels his very best Saturday Night Fever Tony Manero, as played by John Travolta.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
-
So does his intensity and gym-rat work ethic.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share