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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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Evidence from abroad is fueling that optimism: In Sweden, where Wicks and a gaggle of other lawmakers visited last fall, nearly half of residential construction takes place in a factory.

From Los Angeles Times

Compass, the nation’s largest residential real-estate brokerage, has a pitch for home buyers: Sign with us, and you’ll see homes nobody else can.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roughly 25 years ago, the original anti-development nonprofit, the Friends of the Fawnskin, named for the Big Bear Lake north shore community, was formed to fight a planned area residential development.

From Los Angeles Times

Demand is strong for data centers and high-end hospitality and residential projects, according to John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction Company.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, a few young people crowded in front of the campus residential area to retrieve their belongings.

From Barron's