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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
Not just because of the people — those famously funny, hospitable denizens.
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Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Another tweet depicted John Wick, Keanu Reeves' fictional movie character who goes on a killing spree after his beloved dog is killed by a mobster, and warned that denizens of the web may react similarly.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty and terror.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Marnie must learn to take control of her powers and embrace her true self to rescue her family and all of the denizens of Halloweentown from the evil Kalabar.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Rather, Chinese denizens are traveling less and staying closer to home.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Dallas denizens, meanwhile, have several special locations screening classic movies, arthouse fare, film festival programs, and other eye-catching events.
—Lisa Laman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Another tweet depicted John Wick, Keanu Reeves' fictional movie character who goes on a killing spree after his beloved dog is killed by a mobster, and warned that denizens of the web may react similarly.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty and terror.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Marnie must learn to take control of her powers and embrace her true self to rescue her family and all of the denizens of Halloweentown from the evil Kalabar.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Rather, Chinese denizens are traveling less and staying closer to home.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Dallas denizens, meanwhile, have several special locations screening classic movies, arthouse fare, film festival programs, and other eye-catching events.
—Lisa Laman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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Genuine peril causes the game’s inhabitants to scatter.Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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Excavations conducted at the ancient site of Shakhi Kora in northern Iraq, as part of the Sirwan Regional Project, have revealed that the inhabitants of the settlement adopted centralized governing systems but eventually abandoned them.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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Amid a euphoric gathering, the audience is introduced to young lovers, José Arcadio Buendía (Marco Antonio González) and Úrsula Iguarán (Susana Morales).Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Martin is part of a support structure at the library that guides elderly patrons through processes related to their Social Security, Medicare and other important services.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The fame of Roberto Coin has expanded globally, with admirers and patrons ranging from Hollywood celebrities to those who appreciate the incorporation of Italian flair and craftsmanship in everyday life.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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The onetime occupants are always happy to be in your company.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Instead, find respite, history, and the authentic spectres of former occupants and their employees.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The new Cartier Suite, which can fit three guests (two adults, one child), is decked out with a custom Christmas tree designed by the iconic jewelry and watchmaking brand and includes a complimentary bottle of sparkling Cartier Champagne.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the festivities, guests are welcome to take it easy on Sunday and enjoy the ambiance of the festival’s final event—A Southern Jazz Brunch—before heading to the airport to journey back home.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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About 9,200 customers were initially without power.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketing can turn it into an asset for branding and positioning with customers, suppliers, governments and other target audiences.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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