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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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The Census Bureau reports residential construction data for May.

From Barron's • 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

And technology is also set to transform home security systems, says Michael Short, vice president of marketing operations and residential at Crestron Electronics, a Rockleigh, N.J., company specializing in automation systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The alleged perpetrator had improper access to Coupang users’ personal information such as names, phone numbers and even key codes for entering residential buildings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“He was the person responsible for local residential zoning,” Gerald says.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri



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