remnant

noun

ˈrem-nənt How to pronounce remnant (audio)
Definition of remnantnext
1
as in rest
a remaining group or portion sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard

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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

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Recent Examples of remnant Authorities blamed the unrest on armed remnants of the Assad government, but acknowledged that some of the civilian killings were the fault of undisciplined factions or individual actors. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025 But, again, not necessarily with the need to sweep the previous area under some rug to be hauled away with the remaining remnants of Miami Arena. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 Following the end of the One Year War, the Federation created a special branch of its military forces called the Titans to deal with Zeon remnants. — Ollie Barder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Meghan Markle is still holding onto a remnant of her Suits era. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remnant
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  1. rest
  2. remainder
  3. scrap
Noun
  • World Sleep Day, which just passed on March 15, serves as an annual reminder of sleep's profound impact on our lives, but quality rest deserves our attention every day of the year.
    — Pooja Shah, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This is a new era, with better scheduling rules and tech-savvy organizations that monitor every player’s activity level to find ways to get the most rest possible.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of rest
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  • Any remainder can be carried forward to future years.
    — Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • My generation's ability to remember phone numbers is a bit of a coccyx – the vestigial remainder of a structure no longer required.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • The Alter Ego shoulder bags are made from the leftover napa leather that comes from the leftover quilted Tabby bag, and Alter Ego satchel is made from the leftover scraps of natural leather leftover from the Coach Brooklyn.
    — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
  • In a note published Monday, Citi analysts forecast strength in copper prices this month amid temporarily stronger U.S. copper import demand, as well as broader concentrate and scrap supply constraints.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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