denizens

noun

plural of denizen
1
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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2
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 Like the resourceful denizens of China’s rotten-tail buildings, the most successful leaders will be the ones who take their fate into their own hands instead of waiting for a new set of rules to rescue them. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 In a primary field that looks to be crowded by denizens of the party’s left, a credible moderate could win the nomination and, if current polling is accurate, easily defeat a MAGA GOP candidate. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Used to constant attention in Europe, these new short-term denizens of Athens enjoyed a refreshingly anonymous existence. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Such federal funding intricacies could seem far removed from the denizens of a tent city under the highway in San Diego. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026 The wealthiest denizens often hire landscape designers, who precisely source the trees, flowers, and shrubs to plant for one’s wildest aesthetic desires. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 However, there were the other denizens of bohemia who, like Harrington, sought to create goods of value beyond their market measure. — Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Outflanked by cruel and fickle gods at every turn, legendary Greek hero Odysseus outsmarted a one-eyed giant, suffered through the bewitching Sirens’ song and braved the Underworld’s dead denizens. — Alex Pulaski, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
  1. fans
  2. inhabitants
  3. lovers
  4. residents
  5. patrons
  6. occupants
  7. guests
  8. rats
Noun
  • She is recognized nationally by athletes and celebrities and her fans, borne from Murray’s influence on social media that counts more than 900,000 TikTok followers and 395,000 on Instagram.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But the truth is, reality-TV fans love nothing more than indoctrinating new converts.
    — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The cave’s inhabitants also extracted marrow from bones for sustenance, according to the study.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Shakhtar Donetsk Watching Champions League evenings unfold at Stamford Bridge without its usual inhabitants, Chelsea, will take some getting used to.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of inhabitants
Noun
  • Milwaukee Public Library research and policy coordinator Joey McMahon added the library has been a staple for Milwaukee artists and music lovers for a long time.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Nature lovers enjoy strolling along the community’s scenic walking paths, maintained by the Trail Friends Group.
    — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Officers located two additional adult suspects, also Sacramento residents.
    — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026 midterm elections are also demonstrating how issues that begin as disputes between local governments and residents can spread across the country and become part of national political identities.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of residents
Noun
  • This time, in an effort to get patrons to both, Rudin is offering a discount ticketing deal on Small Mouth Sounds for the first group of attendees that also buy tickets to Downstate.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The mayor's office said the checkpoints appeared to be successful in deterring some criminal activity, like preventing underage patrons from accessing bars.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of patrons
Noun
  • Investigators visited the home in the 400 block of North Swanson Road and interviewed the occupants.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Four of the vehicle’s occupants were confirmed dead at the scene, and two others were flown out by air ambulances and admitted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton in critical condition.
    — Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of occupants
Noun
  • At the police station where the party guests have been taken for questioning, Bret and Robert continue their tense tête-à-tête.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Other than the occasional barks from her dog, who doesn’t appreciate being locked away for guests, the witch’s home is peaceful and a far cry from the dank, dark cottages often found in folklore.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of guests
Noun
  • The rock kids, the funk kids, the disco-ers, the club rats are all fleetingly conjoined by one pair of highly attuned ears loitering on the streets.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Moore begins with a whisper and builds to a roar as Mona improvises a manic rant that involves rats and the plague.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of rats

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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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