as in latest
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch
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Recent Examples of latter
Some gradual development of the system is possible during the middle to latter portion of this week, with hurricane center forecasters giving the system a 30% chance of formation through the next seven days.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
This latter type addresses the safety concerns of power outages disabling car door access.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
While some gradual development of this system is possible during the middle or latter part of the week, forecasters give the system a 30% chance of formation through the next seven days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
That latter number includes folks who opted in to two similar programs, the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for latter
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
This latter type addresses the safety concerns of power outages disabling car door access.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
While some gradual development of this system is possible during the middle or latter part of the week, forecasters give the system a 30% chance of formation through the next seven days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
That latter number includes folks who opted in to two similar programs, the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for latter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter
Adjective
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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
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat came together on a blockbuster trade before the NBA trade deadline last year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Colorado, winners of four of its last five games, has become a tougher team to put away.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The final system is likely to use a Stirling engine to convert fission heat into electricity and feature meltdown-proof liquid sodium circulation.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lead remediation has yet to begin on a final group of nine schools.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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