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
Pop-up tent campers are an easy, but still economical, camping solution for those latter folks.
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New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
That latter comment became a takeoff point for Wade.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
That latter final, played in the Spanish city of Bilbao, was so poor it was labelled ‘El Cr*pico’.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Let that latter statement become a reality with the BaubleBar Millie Pendant Necklace.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
That latter comment became a takeoff point for Wade.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
That latter final, played in the Spanish city of Bilbao, was so poor it was labelled ‘El Cr*pico’.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Let that latter statement become a reality with the BaubleBar Millie Pendant Necklace.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for latter
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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In a decision filed last week in Fulton County Superior Court, District Attorney Fani Willis said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute Patty Durand for stealing trade secrets, which is a felony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Wood said there is not much to stop agents from rearresting an individual with a final deportation order after that process plays out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Given one final chance to tie, Mazzulla sent Gonzalez back in as a late sub, and the 19-year-old buried one from the left corner to force a second OT.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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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 30 Jan. 2026.
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