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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
Fennell has deep Sloane roots as the daughter of Theo Fennell, jeweler to the posh denizens of West London whose designs have been worn by Sloanes — or wannabes — for decades.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Politically, the industry was equal parts liberal and libertarian, and was perhaps best reflected by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, created to protect the denizens of cyberspace from an overreaching government.
—Jonathan Weber, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Inside this vast, mysterious void, denizens of the realm may explore these locales by either Rising or Sinking.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
As always, verisimilitude and the supernatural exist side by side in this tale of the denizens of a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Politically, the industry was equal parts liberal and libertarian, and was perhaps best reflected by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, created to protect the denizens of cyberspace from an overreaching government.
—Jonathan Weber, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Inside this vast, mysterious void, denizens of the realm may explore these locales by either Rising or Sinking.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
As always, verisimilitude and the supernatural exist side by side in this tale of the denizens of a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As such, many local businesses and residents oppose the proposal.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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By 1830 a quarter of Ohio’s 1 million inhabitants clustered in the state’s southwestern corner.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 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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The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The shop offered the special treat to patrons who stopped by with their four-legged friends on Wednesday night.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The cafe seats about 50 patrons and is about 3,500 square feet.—
Jenna Thompson
June 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid, modeled after nicotine, which was used as rat poison and insecticide as far back as the 1600s.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Residents living near a home off West Lexington Street say the property has been a persistent problem for years, attracting rats, insects, and unauthorized visitors.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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