1
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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2
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
The play is also cut so that, while the lower class denizens of this downtrodden village are mentioned constantly, they’re not really seen, heightening the interactions among the town’s swindling leaders and their swindling faux-inspector guest.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—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
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—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
Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
Noun
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Cabot Creamery butter lovers may want to check their fridges following a recent recall.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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During the 2024 total solar eclipse that captured the attention of space lovers across North America, something was going on with the birds.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While most of the council was in favor, a majority of residents in public comment opposed the idea.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The city's proposal includes $3 million for a subsidy program for low-income residents in single-family dwellings.—
Andrew Keatts,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Five months later, PenaVega shared the devastating news with her fans and followers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Many fans left comments pointing out just how fierce the diva looked.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There, under cover of an otherwise still night, the troops take over a seemingly ordinary home, place the inhabitants under guard and stake out the area.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Through visiting several towns in the region and speaking with its tornado-enthusiast inhabitants, the filmmaker traces the history of the country in parallel with that of the weather condition.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since many courses and clubs actually require patrons to wear collared shirts, spectators tend to follow this rule, too.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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While patrons are free to wear shorts, beyond the ropes where players and coaches can be, full-length pants are required.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Katherine Williams, 53, who was the sole occupant in her SUV, was shot.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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All three occupants were taken to a hospital, where Green later died, authorities said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Boxes of mice and rats which investigators believe to be food for the snakes were also found in the residence.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Don’t Miss: The nearby Volcanic Tablelands, named for a cataclysmic volcanic eruption 750,000 years ago, draws rock climbers for its fantastic bouldering and desert rats for the austere landscape and petroglyph sites.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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