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as in lover
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym
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as in resident
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 denizen
Brentwood and Belle Meade, where a $32 million sale set a residential real estate record in Tennessee earlier this year, are among other graceful suburbs that lure denizens in search of rolling hills and quiet.
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Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Showing his home to the internet denizens via boy apartment videos has become a source of pride.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
The denizens of Fort Bridger are all covered in dirt and grime.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Between its rich history and even wealthier denizens, the Principality of Monaco reigns supreme as the world’s most glamorous and exclusive motorsport destination.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Showing his home to the internet denizens via boy apartment videos has become a source of pride.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
The denizens of Fort Bridger are all covered in dirt and grime.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Between its rich history and even wealthier denizens, the Principality of Monaco reigns supreme as the world’s most glamorous and exclusive motorsport destination.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
Noun
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Elsewhere in the world of watch lovers, Kevin O’Leary was on Fox celebrating his auction win of a unique Chanel Boy.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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The event brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The proposal has drawn concerns from area residents about traffic congestion and the project's accountability.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article A book by La Jolla physician and resident Dr. Ran Anbar is about to be published with hypnosis strategies and other tools to help teenagers harness the power within to solve common problems.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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For many fans, the idea of Cena's final WrestleMania match being against a newbie like Paul—rather than a more traditional title defense—has sparked significant backlash.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, the expectations have only grown, with film fans and market attendees eager to see the Berlinale return to its past glory when it was counted alongside Cannes and Venice as one of the world’s top three film festivals.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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Your mission: gather data on its inhabitants and uncover secrets that could reshape our understanding of reality itself.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Across town from the inaugural speeches and Presidential pardons, high-fashion billionaire balls and limousine motorcades, some traumatized inhabitants of Washington, D.C., were pinning their hopes on two panda cubs at the National Zoo.—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Hawkeyes have sold out every dual for the last four seasons, opened a $31 million state-of-the-art wrestling-only center and enjoyed patrons donating to bring in wrestlers from the portal.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Tate had organized a patron trip to this edition of 1-54 to kickstart the purchasing power of the Catalyst Fund, which launched last year with an aim of supporting contemporary African artists.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The high level of homeless shelter occupants comes despite an uptick in people leaving shelters for permanent housing, with nearly 30% more households moving out of shelters to homes of their own, and despite fewer people, especially migrants, entering the shelter system than last year.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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About 20% have two occupants, including Hrisoulas and her partner.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2023
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Shanks brilliantly paces the story out with several pieces of foreshadowing, including a rat king as symbolism for toxic codependency, mirroring a gruesome story Tim tells Millie about his father’s death and his mother’s mental health.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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Research has shown that Red No. 3 can cause cancer in laboratory rats when exposed to high levels.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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