Thesaurus results for RESIDENCE

residence

noun

ˈre-zə-dən(t)s

Definition of residence

as in abode

the place where one lives police stopped by his residence to question him

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Recent Examples of residence The defense proposed using an Irvine residence with at least $700,000 in equity to secure her release, along with $120,000 in financial guarantees from her husband, his sister, his father and a family friend. — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 In the past five years, the collection has mostly lived at the Gochmans’ residence in the Upper East Side, which the family opens up for tours and receptions. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The base’s residences have historically been reserved for military brass. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026 Named Villa Laubenò, the early 20th-century residence overlooks Monte Rosa, a towering massif between Switzerland and Italy. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residence

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Noun

From my little Brooklyn, New York abode, that generally means heading out east for beachy trips to Montauk, hopping around upstate’s Hudson Valley or Catskills towns, and taking advantage of ski mountains all over the east coast.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
After receiving a $7 million price cut, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom abode is up for grabs yet again.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

The house holds the dangerous secrets of its inhabitants and is as much a character, so when the project was greenlit, finding the ideal dwelling was key to creating the right mysterious-yet-sexy atmosphere the narrative required.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
By night, several slapdash dwellings stood ready for occupancy.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dwelling

Noun

He was arrested in Baltimore in March 2025 after picking up his then-5-year-old son, who has autism and other disabilities, from his grandmother's house, according to court papers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s most unusual feature is its feng shui Japanese Zen garden, complete with an azumaya (open tea house) and cascading waterfall.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of house

Noun

The Padres had a runner on first with one out in the ninth inning when France hit a towering fly ball that struck a railing on the roof before Chourio caught it in fair territory on the left-field warning track.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage.

— Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of roof

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Seoulting applicants must provide proof of Seoul residency, marital status and economic activity.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
In a post on X ahead of the government’s new residency rules, Takaichi said many permanent residents could not maintain independent livelihoods.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of residency

Noun

Thanks to its waves of immigration, there are lots of excellent Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, but there are also plenty of wonderful Brazilian places.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of place

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