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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 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.
—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
Politically, the industry was equal parts liberal and libertarian, and was perhaps best reflected by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, created to protect the denizens of cyberspace from an overreaching government.
—Jonathan Weber, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Inside this vast, mysterious void, denizens of the realm may explore these locales by either Rising or Sinking.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 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
Alarmed by growing difficulties for skyway-level residents, workers and shop owners, Kehmeier joined forces with fellow skyway denizens to launch Friends of the Skyway in January.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
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
Politically, the industry was equal parts liberal and libertarian, and was perhaps best reflected by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, created to protect the denizens of cyberspace from an overreaching government.
—Jonathan Weber, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Inside this vast, mysterious void, denizens of the realm may explore these locales by either Rising or Sinking.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 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
Alarmed by growing difficulties for skyway-level residents, workers and shop owners, Kehmeier joined forces with fellow skyway denizens to launch Friends of the Skyway in January.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
Noun
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Nilles, meanwhile, won over fans from her first cymbal crash and wove through every drumming nuance created by Peart.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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By the time the series moved to Chicago, the enmity between the New York and Chicago teams—and between the Yankees’ and the Cubs’ fans—was focused on Ruth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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And though Tsalenjikha has a population of just 25,000, its inhabitants have had an outsized influence on Georgian history.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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However, these early ballgames were unregulated, raucous and violent encounters of two parties formed by inhabitants of two villages or two neighborhoods.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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At the end of season two, Lestat and Louis have reunited as lovers.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Ohio pays nursing homes a daily rate for Medicaid residents and provides additional payments to facilities that meet certain quality benchmarks.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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To Crowley and Dixit, their multispecies map is a natural extension of this worldview by identifying places meaningful to Penryn’s nonhuman residents and visitors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Pool balls crack while patrons flash cash at Scoty Hopkins, who’s tended bar for nearly a decade inside the mammoth structure, which in 1886 was the first fireproof building constructed in Contra Costa County.—
Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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When the local library pulls a few of Cricket’s semi-nude life drawing portraits down for fear of offending their patrons, Olympia becomes his advocate and champion.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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STRs steal occupants for normal hotels, which are more compliant with the law.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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On Monday evening, I was whooshed alongside hundreds of guests in dark vans, escorted by police, to the Vela di Calatrava sports complex on the outskirts of Rome.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Residents living near a home off West Lexington Street say the property has been a persistent problem for years, attracting rats, insects, and unauthorized visitors.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Using too much will attract rats, mice, roaches, and other pests.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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