as in residents
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 dwellers
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.
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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
That being said, many city dwellers don't have this option.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 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
Removable adhesive hooks, small plastic hooks that stick to walls without nails or screws, round out the list for renters and dorm dwellers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Amazon and Walmart are not the only companies that see potential demand from former city dwellers who grew accustomed to having groceries, clothes and other products brought to their doors quickly.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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
That being said, many city dwellers don't have this option.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 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
Removable adhesive hooks, small plastic hooks that stick to walls without nails or screws, round out the list for renters and dorm dwellers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Amazon and Walmart are not the only companies that see potential demand from former city dwellers who grew accustomed to having groceries, clothes and other products brought to their doors quickly.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwellers
Noun
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Dozens of residents spoke out for and against the redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where there are currently two beloved basketball courts, at the city commission meeting Tuesday night.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Because the commentary occurred during the public comment portion of the council meeting, and since the incident was not on the agenda, council members did not respond to any of the residents comments or questions.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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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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
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“Dwellers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwellers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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