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

The Roman Empire is closely associated with the Latin language, but the actual linguistic situation in the empire was complex. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

The music had to come first, with Lehman and Khan working closely to craft dance remixes that would feel vital and current while lovingly referencing all corners of South Asian culture and the South Asian American experience as well. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

That being said, supination is closely linked with high arches, as people facing the latter have rigid feet that cannot roll in, instead staying on the outer edge. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

One alternative is that disgruntled diplomacy among two nations (in the absence of a recession) will only make sports fans clutch their hockey entertainment (and maybe equipment) more closely. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

So a terrorist problem more closely associated with Washington’s pals in Saudi Arabia was conveniently and strategically spread around. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

To Arik, that suggested relatively small populations that remained closely connected. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Some coordinated closely with USPS on mail piece design and delivery practices; others did not. — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

The Perfect Recipe The proof of the conjecture would require a way to closely connect the bread and cheese of any sandwich. — Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026