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 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 Into this warm void has come the French far right, seeing an issue that exposes the hypocrisy of the country’s politics and media establishments, whose denizens enjoy AC in their offices and television studios. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 But what Alito said after Sotomayor concluded her remarks threw regular SCOTUS denizens off guard. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 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 The hip denizens of LA's east side would surely perish without it. — Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026 Like the denizens of many mid-sized Bay Area suburbs, Livermore residents wanted to have a lively, attractive and walkable downtown. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
  1. fans
  2. inhabitants
  3. lovers
  4. residents
  5. patrons
  6. occupants
  7. guests
  8. rats
Noun
  • Telemundo isn’t totally new to his bar, which is a hotspot for loyal soccer fans.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Many tiki fans cite a visit to the Tiki Room at Disneyland as the genesis of their obsession.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of fans
Noun
  • The former was a concentration area for 200,000 refugees expelled from 247 localities, villages and towns and the area’s original 80,000 inhabitants; and the latter a frontier zone designed to incarcerate them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • The tale of John McClane (Bruce Willis) saving the inhabitants of a Los Angeles skyscraper from a ruthless band of thieves has continued to entertain, inspiring multiple sequels, comic books, video games, and countless references in other media.
    — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of inhabitants
Noun
  • This is the Prairie School thumbprint that Condé Nast Traveler ranks among the world's best small cities for architecture lovers.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • And despite wrapping production before the Canadian series aired, this new movie also mirrors it with a scene in which the two lovers stare at each other across a crowded nightclub dance floor.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • With tourists in the city almost like never before, residents celebrate the diverse walks of life.
    — Zuri Primos July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of residents
Noun
  • Former patrons of the bar and other mourners visited the site Tuesday, adding to the growing pile of flowers leaning on the guardrails cordoning off the location of the blaze.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • At the Art Algebra studio, at 1001 Glade Road Suite 100 right next door to girligirl boutique, patrons can admire art and then head to a coffee bar right inside the gallery.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of patrons
Noun
  • Authorities said Wednesday that 16 occupants had been rescued, some with injuries, while one victim was confirmed dead and three others were reported missing.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Later that morning, officers again encountered the van and surrounded it after its occupants allegedly attempted to flee a second time, Reitz said.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of occupants
Noun
  • Among the changes to the program, which comprises about 200 rooms, some guests now have to pay for a portion of their room, and there is a maximum stay of six months.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Around a quarter of guests have been asking for no lettuce in their orders, and others have requested omitting pico de gallo, cilantro and other green-heavy ingredients from their orders.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of guests
Noun
  • That’s where the money is these days, and only the most expert studio rats—say, Nine Inch Nails, Tame Impala, or Steely Dan—have been able to reverse-engineer careers into polished touring acts.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • Vivani last year said pre-clinical data on the semaglutide implant in rats showed roughly 20% weight loss for over 6 months, with the potential for annual dosing.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of rats

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