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holdover Synonyms
Another word for holdover
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• noun (Context 1)
A person or thing, such as a custom, institution, or appointed official, that survives or remains in place from an earlier period or administration.
Usage Example
"The dress code was an outdated remnant from the company's early days in the 1950s."
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remnant
Strong
vestige
carryover
relic
throwback
leftover
Opposites of holdover
The opposite of holdover shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
newcomer
innovation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Holdover. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/holdover