residential

adjective

Definition of residentialnext
as in familial

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Recent Examples of residential And for anyone who would rather opt out of all this entirely, Philip Johnson’s first residential commission is being restored in Bedford and will soon be looking for a very architecturally literate new owner! — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 The company contends its plan serves the town, the residential marketplace and the interest of historic preservation. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Gardner provides water, wastewater, and electric utilities for residential and commercial properties within city limits. — Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 At the time, the neighborhood was much less residential, more of a destination for dinner and hanging out afterward. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residential
  1. familial
  2. domestic
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  • Originally from Miami, Hilton has a large familial support system in the area, which was one of the primary reasons for the move earlier this summer, according to his brother-in-law.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The tribe’s 38th annual Lumáy, known in English as Big Time, got underway on Saturday, with a weekend full of cultural learning, traditional dancing and familial connection on the schedule.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of familial
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  • China could reduce its advanced-chip supply deficit over the next decade as domestic production expands, but lithography is a major obstacle to semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis reported by a Chinese media outlet.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This is slightly below domestic competitors like the Cadillac Escalade IQ, although Genesis charging speeds are more competitive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of domestic

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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residential. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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