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

While alcohol has been closely linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, liver and breast cancer, its connections to other types of cancer like stomach and pancreatic cancer are still being investigated, researchers said. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Why the timing of light matters Human biology is closely connected to the natural cycle of light and darkness. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

That allows Venus to examine how the engine behaves under conditions that more closely resemble flight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

The city’s beach has no public access and cruisers from the town’s police department patrol the mile to closely protect residents. — Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

The tomb dates to the late 2nd century bce, demonstrating that a version of The Art of War closely resembling the text known today was in circulation by that time. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Stocks closely tied to the artificial-intelligence industry broadly became shaky this summer on worries that the AI frenzy may have sent prices too high. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

That could be an encouraging signal for other stocks closely tied to the artificial-intelligence industry, which have become shaky on worries that the AI frenzy may have sent prices too high. — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Advertisement Given the sometimes violent border clashes between China and India in recent years, observers will also be watching Xi’s and Modi’s body language closely. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Sep. 2026