as in latest
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch
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Recent Examples of latter
In this latter instance, Swift matched the bag’s all-black colorway to a black top and maxi skirt ensemble out of scallop lace.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Cardi turned memes into marketing plans and became the topic of conversation this latter half of the summer with her epic rollout to release week.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
That said, Powell’s latter comment about financial stability didn’t sit well with Yardeni.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Bite-resistant wetsuits fit in that latter category of personal mitigation measures that surfers and swimmers can use.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Cardi turned memes into marketing plans and became the topic of conversation this latter half of the summer with her epic rollout to release week.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
That said, Powell’s latter comment about financial stability didn’t sit well with Yardeni.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Bite-resistant wetsuits fit in that latter category of personal mitigation measures that surfers and swimmers can use.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Former People’s Armed Police commander Wang Chunning, also named in the statement, was removed from the national legislature last month, along with three other PLA generals.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The convention was sold again last year to Informa.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His family said their final goodbyes to him during an emotional funeral procession on July 30, which took place in Birmingham.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Las Vegas Raiders are making their final preparations for their Week 7 showdown against the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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