Synonyms of remnant

remnant

noun

ˈrem-nənt 

1

as in rest

a remaining group or portion

sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rest
• remainder
• remains
• residue
• residuum
• leftovers
• leavings
• fragment
• odds and ends
• vestige
• balance
• surplus
• stump
• scrap
• excess
• stub
• overabundance
• butt
• overflow
• oversupply
• superabundance
• overage
• surfeit
• fat
• overkill
• superfluity
• overmuch
• scraping(s)
• oddment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• most
• body
• mass
• weight
• bulk
• main

2

as in remainder

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value

gathered together her fabric remnants to see if she had enough of them to sew a doll blanket for her niece

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remainder
• scrap
• leftover
• rest
• piece
• end
• fag end
• stub
• remains
• vestige
• residue
• fragment
• residual
• sliver
• oddment
• leavings
• shred
• stump
• pickings
• refuse
• odds and ends
• splinter
• flake
• scraping(s)
• balance
• chip
• tatter
• ribbon(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of remnant

These space rocks are remnants of rocky bodies that were streaking around during the early days of the solar system and contain hydrated minerals and organic compounds. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Researchers initially determined the Hillsborough remnants belong to one of two types of primitive meteorites known as CM-type carbonaceous chondrites. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Fears of resurgent regime remnants are being stoked by the scant court cases against Assad-era officials and the slow work of the country’s National Commission for Transitional Justice, which awaits support and guidelines from Parliament. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

Ancient caravan routes are now mere remnants, quickly blotted out by the path of red trucks. — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026