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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2
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
After seven years of sharing a front yard, the Johnsons have gone from neighborhood newcomers to full-on denizens, really becoming the best of friends with the Butlers (though Calvin won’t admit it).
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The denizens of Pynchon’s worlds often serve to personify and expose a nuanced message about society or humanity.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
What follows is a dramedy that is simultaneously an anthropological examination of the film industry’s denizens and a disturbing — though often very funny — look at the fragility of identity in that world.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
From the unwilling denizens of Evelyn’s facility to the quirky residents of the town, the cast of unique characters built by Wayward creator Mae Martin is easy to spend time with.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The denizens of Pynchon’s worlds often serve to personify and expose a nuanced message about society or humanity.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
What follows is a dramedy that is simultaneously an anthropological examination of the film industry’s denizens and a disturbing — though often very funny — look at the fragility of identity in that world.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
From the unwilling denizens of Evelyn’s facility to the quirky residents of the town, the cast of unique characters built by Wayward creator Mae Martin is easy to spend time with.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
Noun
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This is slightly digressive, but Tunde and his lover, early on in the novel, have this big argument in Lahaina, in Hawaii.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sonic lovers can add a personalized touch to their drink for a limited time at no cost.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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This week, faced with the prospect of losing SNAP assistance and the stress of the holidays around the corner, Gabrielle, a West Virginia resident, reluctantly raised her hand in a community Facebook group.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kump said his priorities include ensuring KCKCC is protected to maintain access to quality, affordable education and looking to expand the school to a Leavenworth campus and reducing the tax burden on Wyandotte County residents.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Sun, Perry also hinted at their connection while rejecting another mid-concert proposal from a fan.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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While the cease-fire is essential to prevent further injury and death, humanitarian aid to the 2 million inhabitants of Gaza is vital to begin transforming their situations.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories The film explores how colonial-era conflicts resurface through supernatural events, with spirits returning and black magic stirring as the legacy of empire haunts the land and its inhabitants in Bujang Valley.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Today, Tutivillus has become a thoroughly modern fiend, the patron demon of typographical errors.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Robert then interrupted a restaurant conversation to pitch his services to patrons discussing the radio business, the story noted.—
Jim Walsh,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson said initial reports from the truck's occupants warned that the monkeys were dangerous and potentially carried diseases.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Three of four occupants were transported to area hospitals, Boles said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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These are like dollar store rats.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to a study recently published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation, rat predation may cause enough damage to significantly threaten local bat populations.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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