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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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Aspen-based architects John Rowland and Sarah Broughton, whose residential projects can have budgets upward of $50 million, use virtual reality when previewing designs to their clients, adding $100,000 or more for the privilege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The two-dose vaccine will be available to pupils in their final year of secondary school, and 18- to 25-year-olds heading to university or residential further education for the first time in autumn.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

But people often confuse the homelessness crisis and the behavioral health system crisis because these two crises converge—a dearth of affordable housing, and a lack of residential and inpatient treatment options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the City Council would then need to pass an ordinance creating a residential voting program and establishing eligibility requirements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I claimed a small, empty wasi on the outskirts of the residential area and placed my pack and blankets within.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis



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