DENIZENS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

denizens

noun

plural of denizen

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 city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026 Into this warm void has come the French far right, seeing an issue that exposes the hypocrisy of the country’s politics and media establishments, whose denizens enjoy AC in their offices and television studios. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 But what Alito said after Sotomayor concluded her remarks threw regular SCOTUS denizens off guard. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Today, the Kalshi denizens have raised that number just two points, to 54%. — 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

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Noun

His stardom has only grown with each visit, winning him enamored fans around the world, and even a theme song.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
As the last Los Angeles FIFA World Cup event ended Friday, soccer fans were eating like locals and famous chains from the region were cashing in.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of fans

Noun

Schongau has more than 12,000 inhabitants and is located southwest of Munich.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
In Mozambique, sable are called pala pala by the natives, the same word used by the Swahili-speaking inhabitants of Tanganyika, a strange circumstance since Swahili is not used in Mozambique.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Definition of inhabitants

Noun

Given how important human artistry and authenticity is to music lovers all over the world, these labels will provide an immediately understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Definition of lovers

Noun

Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
With tourists in the city almost like never before, residents celebrate the diverse walks of life.

— Zuri Primos July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of residents

Noun

In some countries, such as Japan, tipping can even be viewed as awkward, inappropriate, and unnecessary as patrons eat, pay the bill, and simply leave.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Ross will be helping select and convince audience members to join her in the show, wandering the aisles to chat as patrons first file in.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of patrons

Noun

Colletti and two other occupants — a second adult and a youth — were ejected from the boat, according to authorities.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026

Definition of occupants

Noun

The roughly 400 guests were rowdy, and several were asking for photos alongside the vignerons, who were treated like rock stars.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Americans make up the majority of guests, but Japanese visitors come in second, some with kids in tow.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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