as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Some golden visas require full-time residence in the country but others require holders to be in the country for just a few days.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Current residences will be demolished and replaced with mixed-use commercial space, new amenities and a mix of housing units at various price points, including market-rate units, affordable units and senior housing.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
While the developer has projected 21 new elementary school students, the village, using a formula based on numbers of bedrooms per residence, calculated the number at 25.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Current residences will be demolished and replaced with mixed-use commercial space, new amenities and a mix of housing units at various price points, including market-rate units, affordable units and senior housing.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
While the developer has projected 21 new elementary school students, the village, using a formula based on numbers of bedrooms per residence, calculated the number at 25.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
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In terms of what’s actually on the island, there’s a 2,006-square-foot abode that’s totally self-sustaining yet fully comfortable—ideal for those who want to be off the grid but still have the conveniences of modern living.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the former actor has now gone full Martha Stewart, inviting friends like Mindy Kaling and expert guests including Roy Choi and Alice Waters over to her Montecito abode to cook meals in between sharing DIY tips for everything from bath salts to balloon arches.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Densification—constructing multifamily units, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and mixed-use developments—maximizes land use.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Current policies that could be a template for regulatory revamping, according to the report: the state’s bolstering of accessory dwelling units, electric vehicle charging stations and certain environmental restoration projects.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a house fire at the residence of a pharmaceutical executive as a potential arson.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With Mercury charging up your fourth house of home, there is mental energy and traction surrounding your personal life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bobby Meyers, the longtime independent film executive and co-founder of the American Film Market, died Sunday at his home in Wyckoff, New Jersey, a spokesperson for the Independent Film & Television Alliance announced.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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The ballpark design would see a seating capacity of 32,000 with a clear, retractable roof, allowing the facility to be used year round and ensure walk-up and guaranteed games, especially in the spring and early fall when Portland can see wetter weather.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Annabel Moeller Photography The angled roof shelters several balconies on the upper floor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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But beyond lodging, the analyst noted that investors are not exactly pricing in Airbnb’s new products, such as experiences.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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At night, hang your hat at the Western-style log cabins at O-Bar-O (pup-friendly lodging from $200 per night available).—
Emily Pennington,
Outside Online,
28 Feb. 2025
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Portugal offers other types of residency visas, including a golden visa program and a digital nomad visa.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Aside from her show, Clarkson is also getting ready for her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hell breaks loose when one of the Mickeys is presumed dead and a replacement duplicate tries to take his place.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Honest Tea was packaged in a 16.9 ounce bottle (500 ml), which meant our Honey Green tea, which had 70 calories, was going to be banned while a 200-calorie Snapple Peach Tea in a 16 ounce bottle would keep its place on the shelf.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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