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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
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
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Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
And Aeromexico is giving denizens of the Valley of the Sun a new option to Mexico City’s diverse cultural scene, delicious food, and historic sights.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
The alternative is a slow and painful death for the denizens of our fair city, one in which taxes steadily escalate while services continually deteriorate.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The world Malloy and Friendly inhabited had no appeal for high-end denizens of New York City.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 21 Feb. 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
Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The best ideas are the ones that emanate organically from the characters, like the stiff-legged dancing styles of the Scarecrow and the Tinman or the denizens of the Emerald City behaving like oblivious clubgoers at an all-night dance party.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Mar. 2025
And Aeromexico is giving denizens of the Valley of the Sun a new option to Mexico City’s diverse cultural scene, delicious food, and historic sights.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
The alternative is a slow and painful death for the denizens of our fair city, one in which taxes steadily escalate while services continually deteriorate.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The world Malloy and Friendly inhabited had no appeal for high-end denizens of New York City.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 21 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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Their stories outraged me and are a testament to the unbowed courage and resilience of our country’s original inhabitants.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Multiverse of Madness hinted that parallel universes will collide—pitting their inhabitants against one another for survival.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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For many writers and word lovers — the very people any spelling reformer needs to convince — there’s a hand-me-down charm to these marks of distinction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Apr. 2025
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Any romance reader familiar with the enemies-to-lovers trope should recognize this archetype.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pop-up allows patrons, who queue in line for hours starting early in the morning, to record their own picks from inside a truck.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other states assisted in the search The search area covered more than 100 acres and there was a vast area between where the boat was spotted circling without its occupants, where Wilson's body was found and where Jones' shoes were spotted in the water, Sills told USA TODAY.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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After a short pursuit in Alpine on Sunday, Border Patrol agents arrested 10 occupants of a vehicle that the agency suspected was involved in human smuggling.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Insider tip Regent Santa Monica general manager Younes Atallah always tells his guests to go to the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market for souvenirs.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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This means addressing algorithm biases, ensuring transparency in decision-making processes and fostering trust among employees, customers and stakeholders.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Impatient customers are demanding real-time payment harmony.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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