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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
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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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She was convicted in the 2001 murder, along with her lover and fellow Sunday school teacher, James Pavatt.—
Christina Coulter,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Inside one northern Gaza resident's harrowing return to a shattered home Kerry Breen Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Dolton resident Lydia Miller said she was astonished after hearing Lightfoot’s findings.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago 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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But to keep the show going, Swept Away would have to make more each week and lure in non-Avett fans, which proved challenging.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
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 outing coincided with the confirmation that the royal had treatment at the renowned center, and will join Prince William as a patron of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Catherine, 43, has also been announced as joint patron of the Chelsea facility, alongside Prince William, who has held the role of president of the Royal Marsden since 2007, a position previously held by his mother, Princess Diana.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2025
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Added to this are front cross-traffic alert, Proactive Driving Assist, which modulates braking and steering relative to other vehicles on the road, and Safe Exit Assist, which warns occupants if a vehicle or bicyclist is approaching from the rear to help avoid collisions when a door is opened.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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Hours later, a Cybertruck exploded in Las Vegas, injuring passersby and incinerating its lone occupant and the man responsible for the detonation, Matthew Livelsberger, who committed suicide by firearm.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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