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

So traders looking to get an edge began closely examining Ronaldo’s long, storied career for evidence of crying. — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The CoStar Group, a commercial real estate information company, acquired top hospitality analytics firm Smith Travel Research in 2019 and has since closely analyzed the hotel industry. — Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Adults should closely supervise children around water and avoid distractions such as reading, using a phone, or other activities that take attention away from swimmers, the agency states on its website. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Though Djokovic and his family later relocated to Spain, Monaco remains closely tied to his career. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

Convinced the snap wasn’t a fluke, Lima and Alvarez used high-speed cameras to look at the phenomenon more closely. — Rohini Subrahmanyam, Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2026

The practical implications break down across two areas worth watching closely. — Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Marc Allen, Electra’s chief executive officer, said the company and the FAA worked closely throughout the process. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026