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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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The event brings together hundreds of religious motorcycle lovers, while raising funds to benefit St Luke’s Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility operated by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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One resident told WVUEthat the new facility sparked concerns about drug use, vandalism and theft in the surrounding areas.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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To reduce the dust’s impact, NU began to take steps to mitigate the reduce the dust spread, and offered free car washes to residents affected it.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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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Not only did Sahin graduate through the club’s academy and make more than 200 appearances for the first team, he was also born locally and grew up a Dortmund fan.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
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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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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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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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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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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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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Studies dating back to the 1980s suggested a link between Red Dye No. 3 and cancer in lab rats, raising alarms about its safety.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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While the agency says that studies show the way Red 3 causes cancer in rats does not occur in humans, the law still requires additives that cause cancer in animals to be pulled from the market even if they are not proven to pose a risk to humans as well.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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