DENIZEN Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

denizen

noun

ˈde-nə-zən

Definition of denizen

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 And in a bizarre flash of insight this Windy City denizen created one of the great warm weather whiskey drinks of our time. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026 Today, the Kalshi denizens have raised that number just two points, to 54%. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 June 2026 The result was a jaw-dropping tour through the upcoming sci-fi RPG's storytelling, dialogue, combat tactics, weaponry, stealth modes, companions, and diverse denizens of this astonishingly rich universe. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 June 2026 One country whose denizens have had a particularly enjoyable time in the United States has been Scotland. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for denizen

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Noun

While this verdant island makes a lovely spot for a hike and a picnic on a sunny day, art lovers have two additional reasons to make the trip.

— Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
And the long-term effects have paid dividends, helping foster new Ghibli lovers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of lover

Noun

The dueling arguments are most visible in the Kansas City metro, where residents straddle two states seeking to either overhaul how judges are selected or weaken citizens’ power at the ballot box.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
That brings little relief to the residents because Northwood Ravin has multiple other developments planned in the area.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of resident

Noun

The film reviewing account has lent itself to Charli’s overt styling of herself as an arbiter of taste and an unabashed fan of pop culture.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Rangers fans will love reading a book written by a man who knows as much about this team as anybody, including Tom Grieve, current broadcaster Eric Nadel and former PR man John Blake.

— Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of fan

Noun

The state had raised concerns that the local water and wastewater services in rural areas of Berks and Schuylkill counties were inadequate to handle the thousands of inhabitants envisioned by the federal agency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Of particular interest are the human remains, which are anticipated to provide information on the diet and living conditions of the area’s inhabitants at the time.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of inhabitant

Noun

According to previous reporting by this news organization, people leaving tiny homes in Alameda County moved into housing at similar rates between 2019 and 2022, while Santa Clara County tiny homes helped move 43% of occupants to housing.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
The panic from the occupants struggling to grab floatation devices helped spur aviation-safety reforms, including mandatory preflight passenger briefings and improvements involving flotation equipment.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of occupant

Noun

The company expects that the hospital would see 20 to 30 patrons on a typical day and 30 to 50 patrons on a busier one, the letter said.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
But even that store is no longer normal, as geeky fights among patrons quickly turn deadly.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of patron

Noun

Scientists like Munster are indispensable for figuring out the source of pandemic viruses, whether bats, pigs, rats, or some other animal, Andersen said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Non-breeding mole-rat females are known to run high on prolactin, a hormone that also suppresses fertility during lactation in nursing mammals.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

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