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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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The Census Bureau reports residential construction data for May.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Aspen-based architects John Rowland and Sarah Broughton, whose residential projects can have budgets upward of $50 million, use virtual reality when previewing designs to their clients, adding $100,000 or more for the privilege.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But people often confuse the homelessness crisis and the behavioral health system crisis because these two crises converge—a dearth of affordable housing, and a lack of residential and inpatient treatment options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Various residential streets branch off on either side.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It was Flip’s birthday when the razzia came to that quiet residential street of identical attached homes.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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