as in occupations
the act or fact of residing in a place
as much as I've enjoyed my residency in this state, it may be time to move on
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Recent Examples of residencies
To no surprise, the guests are usually soccer players or pop stars in town for residencies, and occasionally those with a fabulous party to throw (events are welcome).
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Over the next year, Joyner wants to devote more time to programming her three residencies, which provide space for pairs of artists as well as a dedicated museum show.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Ahndraya has been awarded residencies at Light Work and The Visual Studies Workshop, and grants from Light Work, and the New York Foundation for the Arts.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Coming in second, Las Vegas follows closely behind, thanks to its world-class entertainment and headline-making residencies.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The arrival of Matsuhisa, Moncler, and Prada, along with Dior residencies and Veuve Clicquot-in-the-snow après events, has burnished that image.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
An outsized number of local women artists are showing their work across the country and globe and receiving prestigious grants, residencies, and critical acclaim.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to the London dates, Styles will have residencies in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Melbourne and Sydney, Australia; and New York City.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The tour includes 50 total dates with multi-day residencies.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Over the next year, Joyner wants to devote more time to programming her three residencies, which provide space for pairs of artists as well as a dedicated museum show.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Ahndraya has been awarded residencies at Light Work and The Visual Studies Workshop, and grants from Light Work, and the New York Foundation for the Arts.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Coming in second, Las Vegas follows closely behind, thanks to its world-class entertainment and headline-making residencies.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The arrival of Matsuhisa, Moncler, and Prada, along with Dior residencies and Veuve Clicquot-in-the-snow après events, has burnished that image.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
An outsized number of local women artists are showing their work across the country and globe and receiving prestigious grants, residencies, and critical acclaim.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to the London dates, Styles will have residencies in Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Melbourne and Sydney, Australia; and New York City.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
The tour includes 50 total dates with multi-day residencies.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residencies
Noun
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The space was designed to help kids understand occupations and economics.—
Elena Donovan Mauer,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Roughly half reached new peak occupancies either in June or July.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wild elephants often stray into human habitations this time of year, when rice fields are ready for harvesting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Such defensive settlements became the norm in areas vulnerable to slave-raiding, with individual houses and collective habitations undergoing significant transformations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Residencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residencies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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