Synonyms of latter

latter

adjective

ˈla-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• latest
• last
• final
• closing
• concluding
• lowest
• penultimate
• ultimate
• terminal
• terminating
• lag
• following
• eventual
• ensuing
• rearmost
• farthest
• consequent
• hindmost
• bottommost
• succeeding
• conclusive
• crowning
• decisive
• furthest
• lowermost
• remotest
• extreme
• outermost
• definitive
• furthermost
• utmost
• farthermost
• outmost
• nethermost
• endmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• first
• initial
• original
• earliest
• primary
• beginning
• pioneer
• opening
• starting
• foremost
• maiden
• inaugural
• superior
• eminent
• headmost
• leadoff
• premier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of latter

Even if those latter two parts work out, that’s still an incomplete line, so Sullivan used his first draft pick in his role on big offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor in April. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

That latter concern, which Motzen described as a safety issue, is one Orthodox Jews share as well. — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026

This latter reason is why many chemical sunscreens are banned in Hawaii and some other places popular for tourists, sunbathers and swimmers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

That latter point, about the growing unaffordability of the things Allianz insures, has become a defining issue for his strategy. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026