as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the kinds of nuisances that city dwellers are all too familiar with
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Recent Examples of dweller
That being said, many city dwellers don't have this option.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Apartment-dweller Petter Gran uses a basket to lower pizza orders down from his balcony, a full three stories above street level.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The Times has been writing about hiking in Icehouse Canyon for more than 100 years, as city dwellers have long been drawn to its beauty.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The secluded location, a quick 30-minute drive from Cancun International Airport, and all-inclusive concept draw resort dwellers who prefer to stay put on the property and relax, soaking up the immediate surroundings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When e& paid $400 million for the stake in Careem Technologies in 2023, the bet was on an app that could do it all for a certain kind of city dweller, with food and services delivery, digital wallets, and bike rentals on a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Another perk that city dwellers will appreciate is the closet space.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
They can be limited to the less desirable spaces in the building, denied entry to a rooftop lounge or a pool that luxury apartment dwellers enjoy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The Concours d'Lemons is a more corndog than caviar event that's an ode to the less desirable, less loved and less expensive driveway dwellers.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Apartment-dweller Petter Gran uses a basket to lower pizza orders down from his balcony, a full three stories above street level.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The Times has been writing about hiking in Icehouse Canyon for more than 100 years, as city dwellers have long been drawn to its beauty.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The secluded location, a quick 30-minute drive from Cancun International Airport, and all-inclusive concept draw resort dwellers who prefer to stay put on the property and relax, soaking up the immediate surroundings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
When e& paid $400 million for the stake in Careem Technologies in 2023, the bet was on an app that could do it all for a certain kind of city dweller, with food and services delivery, digital wallets, and bike rentals on a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Another perk that city dwellers will appreciate is the closet space.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
They can be limited to the less desirable spaces in the building, denied entry to a rooftop lounge or a pool that luxury apartment dwellers enjoy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The Concours d'Lemons is a more corndog than caviar event that's an ode to the less desirable, less loved and less expensive driveway dwellers.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dweller
Noun
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Last week, an iconic cafe was demolished at the base of the structure, and on Sunday, some residents were wondering if excavation work three weeks ago may have contributed to the pier's collapse.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The project was delayed by years of debate and lawsuits, including over concerns about the takeover of lakefront land and the gentrification that could displace current residents.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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By 1830 a quarter of Ohio’s 1 million inhabitants clustered in the state’s southwestern corner.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Fans brushed off criticism The fans at the Lincoln Memorial brushed off criticism about the bouts being held at the White House — on federal grounds owned not by its occupant, but by the American people.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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No injuries were reported; however, occupants of the home were displaced, and the Office of Emergency Management assisted.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Dweller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dweller. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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