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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
Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, before racist remarks got him pink-slipped, died Tuesday.
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Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Even its most powerful denizens drove beat-up Volvos; its dandies shopped at Brooks Brothers.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The Venezuelan president and his wife join Luigi Mangione, who faces state and federal charges in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as current denizens of the notorious jail.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
And all the while, digital denizens on both sides of the Atlantic are left to wonder if, and how, the international internet can be regulated at all.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
Baby Squid, Doo Doo Doo People have known about colossal squids for 100 years, but these enigmatic ocean denizens—which can grow to 23 feet in length—had never been observed in their natural habitat.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 25 Dec. 2025
For his 1982 book Bad Weather, Parr, often using an underwater camera, captured denizens of northern England and Ireland’s West Coast battling rain and snow.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
For centuries a farming community (100 years ago, there were seven different dairy farms) its denizens have fought to preserve its pastoral character—no small task when faced with the pressures of developers.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Hopefully the fuzzy denizens of Zootopia didn’t get too comfortable at the top, because the horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 made their stay very short.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denizens
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
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The Windsors’ real estate portfolio is far from shabby, but the centuries-old castles lack a personal touch from their modern-day inhabitants.—
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At that time, Buttenheim had approximately 800 inhabitants and a large Jewish community.—
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
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Last month, the building went into foreclosure, and residents were forced to move out of the building by court orders, despite pleas for more time.—
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The county is statutorily obligated to pay for the representation of Moody and Nobles, but many of the residents who spoke at the commissioners court meeting asked the county to settle the case so the Johnson family may find peace.—
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
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Malachi and the other occupants of the Camry had to be extricated from the vehicle before being transported to the hospital, police said.—
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This evolution aims to transform the vehicle interior into a drive-less environment where occupants can engage with entertainment and other activities.—
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.—
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Ebern Designs Folding Sofa Bed Never run out of extra seating or a place for guests to sleep with this folding sofa bed.—
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Each envelope containing the clue was inside a box filled with some frightful creature — rats, snakes, a tarantula, millipedes, and cockroaches.—
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This brings about rats, other rodents, bug infestation.—
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“Denizens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizens. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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