Synonyms of residual

residual 1 of 2

noun

1

as in residue

a remaining group or portion

They tested for chemical residuals in the water.

Related Words

• residue
• fragment
• residuum
• artifact
• rest
• leavings
• leftovers
• remnant
• reminder
• leftover
• remainder
• trace
• memento
• dreg(s)
• aftertaste
• remain(s)
• remembrance
• balance
• corpse
• hangover
• sliver
• afterimage
• stump
• excess
• scrap
• butt
• surplus
• flake
• refuse
• splinter
• odds and ends
• shred
• pickings
• piece
• vestige
• chip
• oddment
• overabundance
• overflow
• echo
• tatter
• stub
• scraping(s)
• ghost
• fat
• overage
• superabundance
• oversupply
• surfeit
• fag end
• superfluity
• shadow
• relic
• ribbon(s)
• overkill
• overmuch
• end

Dissimilar Words

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

2

as in reminder

a lingering indication of something from the past

Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.

Related Words

• reminder
• remnant
• artifact
• residue
• memento
• remainder
• leftover
• aftertaste
• remembrance
• afterimage
• rest
• corpse
• echo
• hangover
• balance
• scrap
• relic
• vestige
• leavings
• ghost
• trace
• oddment
• dreg(s)
• remain(s)
• shadow

residual

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adjective

as in lingering

still existing or happening after something is completed or removed

The oven was still warm with residual heat.

The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.

Related Words

• lingering
• lasting
• remaining
• leftover
• enduring
• abiding
• persisting
• continuing
• staying
• holding up
• keeping up
• surviving
• perduring
• biding
• holding on
• prevailing
• running on
• sticking around
• tarrying
• carrying through

Dissimilar Words

• dying (down)
• waning
• subsiding
• ebbing
• abating
• moderating
• letting up
• dying
• passing
• ending
• finishing
• lapsing
• concluding
• closing
• stopping
• terminating
• ceasing
• winding up
• expiring
• quitting
• discontinuing
• desisting
• leaving off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of residual

Noun

In a new interview, the actor said that How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days still brings him money in residuals after all these years. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Revenue from licensing of shows and films to streaming platforms has softened amid a general industry downturn over the past few years, while other categories of residuals have continued their longer downward trend. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Adjective

While Nvidia may offer some residual-value support, the article highlights that strong rental prices don't guarantee high resale value. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Toye is a fan of Allies of Skin, and its retinal cream targets fine lines and wrinkles without residual redness. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026