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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
The job comprises mending hummingbirds, some of the city’s most welcome denizens year round.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
For the Silicon Valley denizens, well-known for their obsession with life-extending interventions, the blend of bleeding-edge science and the opportunity to discover the next unicorn was irresistible.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
There are longtime denizens who have lived in the Palisades for decades, having bought low years ago in a gem of a place that was more coastal than Beverly Hills and less rustic than nearby Malibu or Topanga Canyon.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Jordan is believably in the mix with the other denizens of the restaurant.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
For the Silicon Valley denizens, well-known for their obsession with life-extending interventions, the blend of bleeding-edge science and the opportunity to discover the next unicorn was irresistible.
—Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
There are longtime denizens who have lived in the Palisades for decades, having bought low years ago in a gem of a place that was more coastal than Beverly Hills and less rustic than nearby Malibu or Topanga Canyon.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Jordan is believably in the mix with the other denizens of the restaurant.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizen
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Not having sub-zero weather and a few feet of snow on the ground also improves access for a set of potential film lovers, especially those with physical or other disabilities.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The shows draw gem lovers of all kinds, from consumers shopping for crystals to high-end designers like Lauren Harwell Godfrey and James de Givenchy of Taffin, who use the occasion to hunt for the components of their upcoming high jewelry collections.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Beaverton resident Abbas Shafii bought the jackpot-winning ticket on Jan. 17 at a Fred Meyer store in Beaverton, about 8 miles west of Portland, the Oregon Lottery announced Friday.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The approximately 18 attendees were mostly Morton Grove residents between the ages of 3 and 6 accompanied by their parents.—
Jessi Virusio,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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This was the 21st home loss of the season for the Bulls, who have only won 10 games in front of their own fans this year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The feature includes interviews with Kinkade’s closest friends and family, his critics, and his fans.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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In particular, the native inhabitants of Niflheim, which look like a cross between giant woodlice and star-nosed moles and yet are capable of being cute, bring to mind Okja’s super pigs, especially when one of the babies is imperiled.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the weeks since Israel’s fragile January 19 cease-fire and hostages-for-prisoners deal with Hamas, the issue of what should happen to Gaza and its 2.1 million inhabitants has come starkly into view.—
Scott Atran,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Feb. 2025
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Library staff can connect patrons with the person who bought materials, and after that, patrons can fill out a form that says what their concerns are.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the leak was stopped, there were no detectable levels of ammonia, and patrons were let back in, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
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The van got stuck on a sand berm and its two occupants ran off, investigators said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The officer was in full uniform and was driving a pickup truck when shots were fired by both the officer and one of the occupants of a sedan, police said in a news release.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 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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There’s something a bit slimy and a bit dirty about a kind of rat’s tail.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Four black rats were confirmed to have H5N1 avian flu in late January in Riverside County, California, where two recent poultry outbreaks were reported, the agency said.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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