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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


Example Sentences

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In addition to that privacy, the home features many very high-end amenities, including an in-house elevator that was, according to the listing, only the 10th residential elevator to be installed in New York City.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

It is not yet known if the building is residential or is used for the local community.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Goldman Sachs economists estimate that the housing market slump at the start of the year likely sent residential investment growth down by 4.8%, compared with a 1.7% decline in the fourth quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It owns residential buildings in Glendale and near Beverly Hills, as well as the Miramar Resort in Montecito.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Instead, we steered clear of the old residential neighborhoods bordering the Levee and headed deeper into the vice district’s underbelly.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros



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