the latter

noun

1
: the second one of two things or people that have been mentioned
Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky.
2
: the last thing or person mentioned
Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best.
3
: the thing or person that has just been mentioned
The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly.

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Thruline brought the manuscript of Alone at Dawn, by authors Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz, the latter who is Chapman’s sister, to Hideaway. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 Alexis Díaz is in the latter category. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The former said Texas is in store for a cold and wet winter, while the latter stated that conditions will be mild and dry. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025 Consumers could more easily claim a $7,500 tax credit when leasing a new EV than buying one, the latter of which came with more restrictions. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the latter

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“The latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latter. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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