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as in fans
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym
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as in inhabitants
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 denizens
The action sports denizens would then snail mail the tapes to the agency.
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Daniel Kaplan, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 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
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
The alternative is a slow and painful death for the denizens of our fair city, one in which taxes steadily escalate while services continually deteriorate.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Daniel Kaplan, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 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
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
The alternative is a slow and painful death for the denizens of our fair city, one in which taxes steadily escalate while services continually deteriorate.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The film begins with a flashback scene to the beginning of the rage virus, then flashes forward 28 years to an isolated island near the Scottish Highlands, where its inhabitants are isolated from the zombie-like creatures that roam the mainland.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And sticking close to home may pay untold dividends for inhabitants’ mental health, Gorman said.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Authorities asked residents in the immediate area of 75th Street North and Inwood Way North to shelter in place during the search.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the iLounge workspace gives work-from-home residents a convenient hub for productivity and the outdoor fireplace and lounge provides a cozy space to unwind after a long day.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec wound its way through the charming streets of Quebec City’s old town, where patrons sitting in outdoor sidewalk cafes cheered the team from their seats.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hungrier patrons may leave unfulfilled if the overall meal is insufficient versus ordering several things à la carte.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Part of the problem has been that crash tests are designed to measure impact survivability, not whether occupants can quickly get out of the vehicle afterward.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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As other guests like Futura, Natasha Lyonne, Common and Marisa Tomei arrived at Saga after their initial experiences, and hungry for more, dinner was just getting underway for the Moon group.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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An early sign of what was to come arrived with Mao’s official adoption of Lysenko’s ideas and the launching of the Four Pests Campaign in 1958, aimed at eliminating rats, flies, mosquitoes, and sparrows.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some contemporary research concurs, noting that poison can endanger pets and the ecosystem and that rats reproduce too quickly for poisoning to work.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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