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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 the cheers would probably be loudest at the residential soccer academy Paintsil founded in Ghana last summer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Dolygaer Outdoor Centre offers day and residential outdoor activity trips to schools, as well as groups and families.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

By comparison, Sunrun RUN -3.57%decrease; red down pointing triangle , a residential solar-power company based in California, is down this year as it is completely reliant on the U.S. market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"Refinery production has not been disrupted. Three residential buildings were damaged," he added.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

In European countries, most residential and hotel bathrooms come with bidets.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi



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