Synonyms of residency

residency

noun

ˈre-zə-dən(t)-sē 

as in occupancy

the act or fact of residing in a place

as much as I've enjoyed my residency in this state, it may be time to move on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occupancy
• occupation
• habitation
• possession
• ownership
• tenancy
• proprietorship
• tenantry
• trespass

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ejection
• ejectment
• vacation
• vacancy
• dispossession
• vacating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of residency

The Anderson Ranch Arts Center, a five-acre complex of studios and artist housing in Snowmass, Colorado, that offers workshops and residencies, is often called a maker’s paradise. — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

New York City just got a little more sparkly, as Harry Styles kicked off the 30-date residency of his global Together, Together tour at Madison Square Garden, turning the Manhattan arena into the ultimate dance club for the next two months. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

The people in the crosshairs The most drastic shifts impact those who plan to stay in Japan for the longest – those applying for permanent residency, a status that grants rights to work, unlimited entries, and infinite stay. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

But he’s also treated as a sort of countrywide hero as well thanks to his longtime residency of Lake Como with wife, Amal Clooney and their twins. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026