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
The post-apocalyptic action comedy stars Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, and Aaron Moten as denizens of an irradiated wasteland in the far future.
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EW.com, 14 May 2025
The ghostly fun doesn’t stop there, although the house affects each of its denizens differently.
—Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Taking place in a mystical world called the Sunderlands, a peaceful village called Arden, where its denizens are magical, talking animals, is under attack by dark forces.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
From the luminous cast of ‘The Gilded Age’ to the denizens of starship Enterprise (‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’), the TV section offers an exclusive, post-screening discussion before the rest of the world gets a chance to partake.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 14 May 2025
The ghostly fun doesn’t stop there, although the house affects each of its denizens differently.
—Ilana Masad, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Taking place in a mystical world called the Sunderlands, a peaceful village called Arden, where its denizens are magical, talking animals, is under attack by dark forces.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
From the luminous cast of ‘The Gilded Age’ to the denizens of starship Enterprise (‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’), the TV section offers an exclusive, post-screening discussion before the rest of the world gets a chance to partake.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
Noun
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If Wrath of Khan is the gateway Star Trek film for sci-fi lovers, The Voyage Home is the gateway for everyone else.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Budget-Friendly: With ticket prices starting at $10 and capping around $125, plus free events and discounts for families, students, and university faculty, the festival caters to everyone—culturally curious families, art lovers, and budget travelers alike.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The Gaza residents, who COGAT — an Israeli says were at humanitarian aid distribution sites, told a CLA officer about how Hamas tries to disrupt the aid system through violence and manipulation.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Maeve Reilly—a top celebrity stylist who has worked with Hailey Bieber, Eva Longoria, and Coco Jones—is among L.A. residents currently re-establishing their roots.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Brit Page himself has been a popular fan pick to play 007 since his breakout starring turn in the first season of Netflix/Shondaland’s Bridgerton.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Caitlin Clark’s presence on the Indiana Fever led to opposing teams changing venues to a larger seating capacity to host thousands more fans than usual for games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Its genesis reaches back into our history and is directly related to the health and wellbeing of our nation’s inhabitants, and, more broadly, global health.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The aim is to remove tariffs and other trade barriers to ease the movement of goods in a continent of around 1.5 billion inhabitants.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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While each cup of lemonade costs $1, some patrons have offered much more.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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So that the stadium — already gifted, prime public land — can offer a few more parking spots for its patrons, while our kids are left with fewer places to play.—
John Herbst,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Maryland State Police did not say if the vehicle occupants were related.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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The car caught fire and both vehicle occupants were killed by the accident, the statement added.—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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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
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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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Humans hate navigating a rat maze and having robots talk at them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Also known as the Andalusian terrier, these dogs were bred to help protect vineyard wine cellars from potential rat infestations.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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