Definitions

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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The stand-off leaves the new government facing a constitutional clash with a remnant of the previous regime.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Jean’s passion took a more private toll, but she still lives with what Monica calls “this deepening suspicion that your existence is a remnant of an event long since concluded.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In this scenario, the collapse of the star forms a neutron star, an incredibly dense remnant that injects energy into the surrounding debris and boosts the supernova's brightness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

If the Mayer isn’t quite a singular remnant of a bygone era — there’s probably a surviving small-town movie theater somewhere near you — it can sure feel that way.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

“That is a remnant of the life you left behind,” Von Marsh went on.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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