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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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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
Happens in Wazirabad on Wednesday centers on the denizens of Wazirabad, a small hamlet in the environs of Kabul, during the civil war of the ’90s following the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan.
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Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The clearest successors to O’Hara’s knowing mockumentary style are, undoubtedly, the denizens of NBC’s The Office.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Montreal was our point of departure, an enchanting city with fantastic food and charming denizens.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
With the cost of a national Big Game campaign rising significantly, some of Madison Avenue’s top denizens have tested the ploy.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Its sources include medieval chroniclers, eccentric antiquaries, and no doubt many denizens of the British Museum’s Reading Room.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The display is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere, but Southern denizens should still be able to see several under dark skies.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Tanaka shares the same sentiment, noting the disconnect between city denizens and Redzepi’s ostensible ideology.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, before racist remarks got him pink-slipped, died Tuesday.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The clearest successors to O’Hara’s knowing mockumentary style are, undoubtedly, the denizens of NBC’s The Office.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Montreal was our point of departure, an enchanting city with fantastic food and charming denizens.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
With the cost of a national Big Game campaign rising significantly, some of Madison Avenue’s top denizens have tested the ploy.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Its sources include medieval chroniclers, eccentric antiquaries, and no doubt many denizens of the British Museum’s Reading Room.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The display is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere, but Southern denizens should still be able to see several under dark skies.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Tanaka shares the same sentiment, noting the disconnect between city denizens and Redzepi’s ostensible ideology.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, before racist remarks got him pink-slipped, died Tuesday.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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Tennis fans continue to fill the stands prior to the start of the singles finals of the Dallas Open men's tennis tournament was held at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco on February 15, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Through this project, Jamie shows that the core ideas behind modern machines—cars, fans, and even industrial robots—can be understood with simple components and a bit of patience.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Memories differ between the island inhabitants and Hein.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rather than scrolling, people are reading of the mist that obscures Yorkshire moors and its inhabitants’ judgments.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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For museum lovers, the California Academy of Sciences is a must-visit that combines marine life, planetarium shows, and a tropical rainforest biome under one roof.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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For animal lovers, pop over to the island of Vieques where hundreds of wild horses roam free.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The program is one of several that Mama’s Kitchen offers for San Diego residents with HIV, cancer, congestive heart failure, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other critical illnesses.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Above the Bio Barray mansions is a reservoir providing 90% of the water for Freetown residents.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic center and Karmel Mall are coordinating with police to ensure the safety of worshipers and patrons.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Both patrons are supporting small businesses and their communities.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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By testing seasonal changes, different numbers of occupants, and how people behave in offices, the researchers showed that the model can reliably identify more efficient and comfortable configurations, giving designers a much clearer basis for choosing the best energy-saving options.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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The occupants — two adults, two children and a dog — were able to exit before firefighters arrived, Anaszewicz said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are five bedrooms in all, one on the garden level that is well-suited to guests or staff, while the primary suite sprawls over an entire floor with a sitting room, two dressing rooms, and a private terrace.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The pellets prevent the rats from reproducing but are not harmful to them or other animals.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, like many other animals, rats sold at pet stores often come from rodent mills.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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