Synonyms of closely

closely

adverb

as in nearly

to a close degree

closely resembling a normal outfit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nearly
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remotely
• distantly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closely

If the minimum wage instead reached $23 per hour, a full-time worker could earn more than $47,000 annually, a salary that more closely resembles a basic middle-class income rather than a poverty wage. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

That tournament brings an element of competition and greater intensity to mirror more closely the upcoming campaign in the Premier League and Europa League. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The state’s Department of Agriculture will work closely with livestock owners to help eliminate screwworm within the herd and prevent further spread. — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

The Fed meets later this month and has been closely monitoring prices and their impact. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Michigan has seen the largest outbreak this summer and is tracking cases most closely. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Grier will now work closely with a quarterback room that includes Dak Prescott, Joe Milton and fellow former Charlotte-area star Sam Howell. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

The case was closely watched by First Amendment and press freedom groups, amid warnings that the issuing of the subpoenas were efforts to intimidate journalists. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Chad was a double-A first baseman with the Texas Rangers in 2009 and closely followed his dad’s fortunes. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026