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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 action sports denizens would then snail mail the tapes to the agency.
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Daniel Kaplan, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Having vanquished the murderous alliance of her love interest Tyler (Hunter Doohan) and teacher Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci), who had been conspiring against the school’s outcast denizens, she’s hailed as a hero.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
The alternative is a slow and painful death for the denizens of our fair city, one in which taxes steadily escalate while services continually deteriorate.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Daniel Kaplan, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Having vanquished the murderous alliance of her love interest Tyler (Hunter Doohan) and teacher Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci), who had been conspiring against the school’s outcast denizens, she’s hailed as a hero.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
The alternative is a slow and painful death for the denizens of our fair city, one in which taxes steadily escalate while services continually deteriorate.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Keeping a zoo clean and livable for its animal inhabitants guzzles a lot of power.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
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But unlike the billions of other web-using inhabitants of planet Earth, the 72-year-old Canter feels an ever-so-slight twinge of culpability for all that digital junk that rockets across the internet each day.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Monteverde’s cloud forest is a haven for nature lovers, with canopy walks and wildlife encounters that will delight young and old alike.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their model allows coffee lovers to directly invest in coffee trees, funding farmers who need upfront capital to allocate for faster farm growth, whilst also getting a share of the revenue.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company will pick up items like yard and food waste from residents.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Weak shaking was observed in Glenbrook and the surrounding area, where several residents reported experiencing the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All six occupants in the second vehicle were members of the lacrosse team, according to Marquette officials.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Seating is marketed for five, but three second-row occupants are transported intimately.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Presented by affable astronomers Anne Buckle and Graham Jones, the livestreams feature real-time animations, maps, times, expert guests and feeds from around the world.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Book Now Grand Hotel Fasano is part of Leading Hotels of the World, so guests can earn points through the Leaders Club loyalty program.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the connections strengthened, the rats showed significant functional recovery.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her rats' playfulness motivated her and eased feeling of loneliness, while her cats' soothing weight on her chest calmed her anxiety.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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