HINDMOST Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

hindmost

adjective

ˈhīn(d)-ˌmōst

Definition of hindmost

as in back

being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the dance teacher had to keep reminding us to kick our hindmost foot when we reversed direction

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Relevance

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as in last

following all others of the same kind in order or time the hindmost wagon in the caravan had the roughest ride because of the deep ruts and dust created by the others

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Recent Examples of hindmost These are people who are not at all shy about wielding their wealth to get their way, devil take the hindmost. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

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Adjective

In the back drop, the heroines juggle the search for their father, love lives, sibling tensions and a gallery of colorful, sometimes deadly, characters who cross their paths.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Simmons has missed the Chiefs’ first three games because of a back injury.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of back

Adjective

Democrats voted against that package, which Trump signed into law last summer, in part because of its steep cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP.

— LISA MASCARO, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Each customer there will be gifted custom Rhode postcards and a Rhode metro card that can be used at participating Sephora stores in Paris to receive a skin care sample with any Rhode purchase while supplies last.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of last

Adjective

The children were hit by the passenger side front and rear doors of Metayer’s 2012 Nissan Versa.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
The modifications made to the vehicle result in an interior that feels significantly roomier and now has actual cargo room, even if its rear row of seats is still cramped.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of rear

Adjective

In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Saturday will mark the final tune-up game of sorts for Miami before the schedule truly picks up the rest of the way.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of final

Adjective

The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.

— Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023

Definition of latest

Adjective

Winds and waves are forecast to peak latter half of Thursday.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Another analysis of the same seasonal guidance describes a stronger vortex early in winter followed by a decline in its winds around the middle and latter parts of the season.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of latter

Adjective

The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.

— Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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