as in surfers
an active participant in the online community of the Internet
the dismaying rudeness that so many netizens exhibit while online
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Recent Examples of netizens
Organizers say the latter announcement has driven unprecedented attention from Indian netizens.
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Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Meanwhile, some netizens are advising to bet against SpaceX to make a buck.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
With prices ranging from 3 renminbi to 38 renminbi, some Chinese netizens cheered the brand on for being down-to-earth.
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Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
Chinese netizens went after it with affection rather than mockery.
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Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
In-flight couch row 'worth it,' say some netizens While some travelers may be harder to please, not everyone is suspicious of the option.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
After episode four, netizens have called out her behavior on the show.
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Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2026
While the start of a new year usually marks an occasion to set sights on the future and prepare for the year ahead, this year, netizens were primed to do the exact opposite.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Ben Croll,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Hordes of netizens, including many of Derulo's own fans, have become convinced that the award-winning singer, songwriter, and dancer took a memorable spill down the Met Gala steps.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Meanwhile, some netizens are advising to bet against SpaceX to make a buck.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
With prices ranging from 3 renminbi to 38 renminbi, some Chinese netizens cheered the brand on for being down-to-earth.
—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
Chinese netizens went after it with affection rather than mockery.
—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
In-flight couch row 'worth it,' say some netizens While some travelers may be harder to please, not everyone is suspicious of the option.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
After episode four, netizens have called out her behavior on the show.
—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2026
While the start of a new year usually marks an occasion to set sights on the future and prepare for the year ahead, this year, netizens were primed to do the exact opposite.
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for netizens
surfers
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Tributes from the surfing community have poured in, as fellow surfers and fans of the sport pay homage to the legendary surfer, who is perhaps the most dedicated of all time.
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“Netizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netizens. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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