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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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But recent industry research says homeowners should not be worried, because data centers in residential areas haven’t hurt home values.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Average sales prices for residential homes were up 3% in the second quarter of 2026 from the same period last year, according to Betterhomes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Deborah Anderson bought her apartment at the mixed-use residential and commercial development in 2018.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

"Unfortunately, this is a residential building. And unfortunately, this happened during my daughter's wedding ceremony," Ali Mallahi, father of the bride and owner of the building, said in a video carried by state TV.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

There was a large residential area filled with the people’s thatched homes.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis



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