1
as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the chapel's posterior location in the church serves to make it a quiet retreat
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2
as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
artifacts dating from a posterior historical period
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the baseball players were always slapping one another on the posterior
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Recent Examples of posterior
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Officially, the Rockies called the injury left posterior shoulder soreness.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 9 Feb. 2026
By the end of the 2009 Open, a braying heckler had complimented Vijay Singh on his posterior, and the United States Golf Association cut off alcohol sales early.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The posterior pharyngeal muscles at the back of the throat are innervated by the vagus nerve.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Officially, the Rockies called the injury left posterior shoulder soreness.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
The ad featured a parade of posteriors, from Grammy-winning rapper Doechii in Low Slim Boot cut jeans to K-pop star Rosé sporting Loose Boot cut jeans with a Relaxed Fit Trucker jacket.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 9 Feb. 2026
By the end of the 2009 Open, a braying heckler had complimented Vijay Singh on his posterior, and the United States Golf Association cut off alcohol sales early.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posterior
Adjective
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Neither the cops nor the family were ever able to make contact with Simmons who was seen throwing a microwave, a lamp and several pots and pans out a rear window into the back yard.—
Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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But perhaps, more interestingly, the Cybercab will be a front-wheel drive, single-speed automatic – as opposed to a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive on most Tesla EVs.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The supernatural energy keeps escalating with each subsequent episode, eventually delving into the island’s early history and the town’s founding by one Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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In subsequent weeks, Gomez posted a few more magical BFF moments from the wedding, including a pre-wedding toast and a dance floor shot.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Blake Snell has pitched three innings this season, and Tyler Glasnow is on the 60-day IL with a back injury.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The nomination process for the HRTS Access Leadership Award will be announced at a later date.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The City Council will have the final say at a later date.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Zendaya wore an ensemble from one of her favorite brands, Louis Vuitton, stepping out in a bold-shoulder military jacket complete with tails.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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The fuselage came to rest across a concrete barrier, while its tail broke off and fell to a lower section of roadway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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“Posterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posterior. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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