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residential

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
residentiary
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonresidential
WEAK


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With those mysterious opening lines, Resident Evil created a new type of game.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

She said its later "pivot to action" left some fans feeling "like Resident Evil forgot about the horror part of survival horror".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

She told the BBC when it was first announced Requiem would contain a blend of survival horror and action, some fans were "afraid of having Resident Evil 6 all over again".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

According to the affable 38-year-old, ultra-violent or supernatural stories -- from Netflix's "Stranger Things" to gaming favourite "Resident Evil" -- work as a sort of pressure valve.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

A lack of heavy-hitting first-party new games for the Switch 2 in coming months also risks hindering growth, although third-party titles such as "Resident Evil Requiem" should help fill the gap, she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026



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