Holdover

Synonyms of holdover

• survivor
• remnant
• leftover

Antonyms of holdover

• beginner
• freshman
• newcomer

Collocations of holdover

political holdover

Frequency: 70 %

The new administration had to deal with several political holdovers from the previous government.

cultural holdover

Frequency: 60 %

The festival was a cultural holdover from ancient times.

traditional holdover

Frequency: 50 %

The ceremony was a traditional holdover that had been passed down for generations.

lingering holdover

Frequency: 40 %

There were still lingering holdovers from the old regime that needed to be addressed.

outdated holdover

Frequency: 30 %

The policy was an outdated holdover that no longer served its purpose.

Idiomatic Expressions for holdover

• Phrase: holdover tenant
  Meaning: a tenant who continues to occupy a property after their lease has expired
  Usage: The landlord had to take legal action to remove the holdover tenant from the apartment.