tenants

NOUN

person who leases a place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dweller holder inhabitant occupant renter resident

STRONG

addressee boarder householder indweller leaseholder lessee lodger occupier possessor roomer

WEAK

rent payer

Antonyms

WEAK

landlord

Example Sentences

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All the affected would-be tenants told the BBC they felt pressured to pay more than they could afford.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The organisation's chief policy advisor said prospective tenants should:

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s unclear when the company notified tenants on when they would need to leave or the timeline for the planned residential conversion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

As a result, performance has diverged sharply between well-located trophy assets with strong tenants and older, less-competitive buildings.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Nor was she the only one; the tenants at Tres Marias and many peasants from haciendas across the region also waited for him.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende