residential

adjective

Definition of residentialnext
as in familial

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Recent Examples of residential The project would also require increasing the maximum number of residential units allowed under the east Elk Grove community plan by 91 to 4,416. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Housing starts, especially for single-family homes, could be low for much of the next year as the market adjusts to a higher rate environment – adding a modest drag to economic growth from reduced residential construction. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 In May, a portion of the site was rezoned for residential use, clearing the way for the reimagining of the nearly 80-year-old theater. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Beyond the Hudson, Aston Martin’s real estate portfolio includes a four-story townhouse in Tokyo and a residential tower in Miami. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residential
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  1. familial
  2. domestic
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  • That feud went public during Jordan's 2016 stint on The Bachelorette, kicking off years of familial cold-shouldering and skipped family weddings.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the most audacious familial attacks — a departure from past campaigns when Republicans and Democrats barred their operations from such acrimonious hits — have come from Republicans, as polls show their candidates trailing in key races.
    — Dan Merica, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of familial
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  • Western luxury brands have lost roughly $280 billion in value this year as Chinese consumers spend more on domestic products but less overall.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Last week, the Riyadh airport opened to limited domestic flights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of domestic

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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residential. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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