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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
Its sources include medieval chroniclers, eccentric antiquaries, and no doubt many denizens of the British Museum’s Reading Room.
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Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The display is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere, but Southern denizens should still be able to see several under dark skies.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Tanaka shares the same sentiment, noting the disconnect between city denizens and Redzepi’s ostensible ideology.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, before racist remarks got him pink-slipped, died Tuesday.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Even its most powerful denizens drove beat-up Volvos; its dandies shopped at Brooks Brothers.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The display is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere, but Southern denizens should still be able to see several under dark skies.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Tanaka shares the same sentiment, noting the disconnect between city denizens and Redzepi’s ostensible ideology.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, before racist remarks got him pink-slipped, died Tuesday.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Even its most powerful denizens drove beat-up Volvos; its dandies shopped at Brooks Brothers.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
Noun
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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If internet inhabitants of 2026 really want to wind the clock back to 2016, the vagueposting trend must end—or at least return to the fringes of social media.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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During our early morning game drives, Kabo explains how the animals are both the inhabitants and creators of this environment.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The city coordinates with community partners like Jericho Way to ensure transportation and shelter for homeless residents during periods when the city's temporary emergency shelter is demobilized.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The call was arranged to help educate residents from all walks of life and sprawling corners of the nation, including here in Kansas City, on the constitutional right to record and document ICE actions and the risks associated with doing so.—
Mará Rose Williams
January 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From their tables, the patrons got a front row view of the underbelly of Westport.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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And so on until there were so many stickers that patrons simply ignored them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The James family plans to travel to K’gari in the coming weeks to attend a smoking ceremony as guests of the island’s traditional custodians.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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For those hoping to skip the traffic altogether, yacht transfers from Dubai International Airport are available to guests in certain room categories.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The only animals Cook’s crew saw apart from wild birds were rats and chickens, both eaten.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Testing the powder on rats fed a high-sugar diet, the team found that brushing with BSCT for just one minute a day was enough to restore the rats' oral microbiome, reduce inflammation, and kill the bacteria that causes periodontitis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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