remnant

[rem-nuhnt] / ˈrɛm nənt /

NOUN

leftover part

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit fragment particle piece remains residue shred vestige

STRONG

balance dregs dross end excess hangover heel leavings lees leftovers part portion remainder residual residuum rest rump scrap strip surplus survival

WEAK

end piece odds and ends orts

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

STRONG

base core lack need want

Example Sentences

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“This is a remnant of home that he’s actually being sent while on the battlefield,” she continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The remnant of rainforests that remain in Scotland face two main threats, from deer and rhododendron.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"The protein remnant finding is exceptional," Mooney said, "it dramatically pushes our understanding of what is possible in terms of soft tissue preservation in the fossil record."

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

The first, represented by the court’s decision, is the remnant of a constitutional democracy in which rules still matter.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

“Oh...well, I’m sorry,” said Jinny, looking at the slobbery remnant in Loo’s hands.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder

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