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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
The Venezuelan president and his wife join Luigi Mangione, who faces state and federal charges in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as current denizens of the notorious jail.
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Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
And all the while, digital denizens on both sides of the Atlantic are left to wonder if, and how, the international internet can be regulated at all.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
Baby Squid, Doo Doo Doo People have known about colossal squids for 100 years, but these enigmatic ocean denizens—which can grow to 23 feet in length—had never been observed in their natural habitat.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
For his 1982 book Bad Weather, Parr, often using an underwater camera, captured denizens of northern England and Ireland’s West Coast battling rain and snow.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
For centuries a farming community (100 years ago, there were seven different dairy farms) its denizens have fought to preserve its pastoral character—no small task when faced with the pressures of developers.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Hopefully the fuzzy denizens of Zootopia didn’t get too comfortable at the top, because the horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 made their stay very short.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Pierpoint, the fictional bank, was sold off and its trading floor shut down—forcing its denizens into new storytelling realms.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
The series, which chronicled the highs and (infrequent) lows of the denizens of a Milwaukee hamlet in the 1950s made stars of the lion's share of its cast, Winkler, Williams, and Most included.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
And all the while, digital denizens on both sides of the Atlantic are left to wonder if, and how, the international internet can be regulated at all.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
Baby Squid, Doo Doo Doo People have known about colossal squids for 100 years, but these enigmatic ocean denizens—which can grow to 23 feet in length—had never been observed in their natural habitat.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
For his 1982 book Bad Weather, Parr, often using an underwater camera, captured denizens of northern England and Ireland’s West Coast battling rain and snow.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
For centuries a farming community (100 years ago, there were seven different dairy farms) its denizens have fought to preserve its pastoral character—no small task when faced with the pressures of developers.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Hopefully the fuzzy denizens of Zootopia didn’t get too comfortable at the top, because the horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 made their stay very short.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Pierpoint, the fictional bank, was sold off and its trading floor shut down—forcing its denizens into new storytelling realms.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
The series, which chronicled the highs and (infrequent) lows of the denizens of a Milwaukee hamlet in the 1950s made stars of the lion's share of its cast, Winkler, Williams, and Most included.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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The skin care brand counts celebrities like Eva Mendes, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, and more as fans, plus countless beauty editors and their moms, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The return of Eggs in the Basket has also generated buzz among longtime fans.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Following yet another renovation, the city’s inhabitants eventually relocated again to the quickly burgeoning city of Gothenburg, which remains a major center today.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The title refers to the series' universal optimism pandemic that has somehow swept the planet, creating one unnaturally cheerful global society out of the planet's billions of inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Below is a list of the top five books Cincinnati residents checked out the most in October, according to the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library system.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Malachi and the other occupants of the Camry had to be extricated from the vehicle before being transported to the hospital, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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This evolution aims to transform the vehicle interior into a drive-less environment where occupants can engage with entertainment and other activities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The home’s versatility allows for hosting guests or for multi-generational living.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local artist Talita Swarts is a walking encyclopedia of the African diaspora; guests can take a VIP tour with her through everything from the building’s architecture—the shape of the main atrium was built to mimic a single corn kernel—to individual exhibition pieces.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, there are numerous animal studies on mice and rats that show positive effects of intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity and normalize blood glucose levels.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Testing on heart tissue and rats The team embedded rows of these microparticles into a hydrogel patch made from alginate and PEGDA.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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