residuals

noun

plural of residual
1
as in residues
a remaining group or portion They tested for chemical residuals in the water.

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as in reminders
a lingering indication of something from the past Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.

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Recent Examples of residuals Additionally, studios need to pay residuals to digital replicas used in reruns, and replicas cannot be used during a strike. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 That move by the duo behind Desilu Productions invented the concept of TV syndication and the blueprint for residuals. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 And while some nights are replacing reruns of other shows, that means lower residuals for creatives, with broadcast reruns usually paying out the largest amounts for writers, actors and others involved. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Seeing titles licensed to cable is super important for residuals for DGA and IATSE members and a big source of many members’ income. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Matthew McConaughey has this beloved romantic comedy to thank for most of his residuals. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Members of other industry unions also get residuals, either directly — for SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild of America — or in the form of contributions to their pension and health funds, for IATSE and other below-the-line unions. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Tedmori continues like this, showing multiple checks with less than 50 cents in residuals. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
  1. residues
  2. reminders
  3. remnants
  4. artifacts
Noun
  • However, because vinegar cuts through residues, clothes feel gentler against the skin, which is especially beneficial for children, as well as anyone with allergies.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • With the brush in hand, make circular motions on the surfaces, breaking up any chalky residues and removing bacteria.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of residues
Noun
  • Use notification reminders to receive alerts when the robot starts or completes a task, or when an error occurs.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Many of these recipes will be reminders of recipes served after long summer days at the beach or the lake.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminders
Noun
  • Dolly's remnants also bringing rain Elsewhere, the hurricane center is keeping an eye on whether the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly could develop again.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This handout image released by the Grand Canyon National Park Service via X (formerly Twitter) on August 30, 2026 shows remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29.
    — Trevor Ault, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of remnants
Noun
  • On Monday, a German court in Hamburg convicted an unnamed brother and sister of money laundering in a case regarding the unlawful sale of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The judge ordered the company to file an inventory of the 5,500 artifacts, including when and where each item was salvaged, its current location, and its condition.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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