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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
Today, the Kalshi denizens have raised that number just two points, to 54%.
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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.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
One country whose denizens have had a particularly enjoyable time in the United States has been Scotland.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
The hip denizens of LA's east side would surely perish without it.
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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.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Located on the street level of the Harbor Boulevard complex, the new shop gives dessert-loving denizens another place to pick up the quivering treat.
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
Fennell has deep Sloane roots as the daughter of Theo Fennell, jeweler to the posh denizens of West London whose designs have been worn by Sloanes — or wannabes — for decades.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
As always, verisimilitude and the supernatural exist side by side in this tale of the denizens of a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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
Located on the street level of the Harbor Boulevard complex, the new shop gives dessert-loving denizens another place to pick up the quivering treat.
—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
Fennell has deep Sloane roots as the daughter of Theo Fennell, jeweler to the posh denizens of West London whose designs have been worn by Sloanes — or wannabes — for decades.
—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
As always, verisimilitude and the supernatural exist side by side in this tale of the denizens of a boardinghouse in Pittsburgh.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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Both groups of fans put on a good showing to wrap up the group-stage games, and all could be seen celebrating after each of the three goals from their country’s athletes.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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Long ago, the blue-skinned inhabitants committed genocide against a race of purple-skinned aliens and buried their bones beneath the earth, an event in which Krem was involved.
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Besieging a city frequently looks like squeezing the life from its inhabitants slowly before launching drone attacks on their farms and villages.
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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The earthquake was also felt in Los Teques, also in Miranda state, where residents described scenes of chaos and damage to buildings and businesses.
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The full extent of the casualties and damage may not be clear for many hours, but reports and videos show extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure across the country as residents face a terrifying night in the streets.
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More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.
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Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
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All other occupants were treated at the scene or were uninjured, police said.
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The four occupants in the second vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, were all unresponsive, according to state police.
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The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
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The inaugural event began at Children's Hospital Colorado, where young patients attended a private fashion show featuring local designers, community leaders and special guests.
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Hantavirus is an infectious disease that's normally spread through contact with rodents such as deer mice, cotton rats, rice rats and the white-footed mouse.
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Someone says the rats are actually cute — what’s your honest response?
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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