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
Even in their relatively scant time together this season, Herro and Powell have started alongside, at various times, Adebayo, Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson and Kel’el Ware, with those latter three rounding out Tuesday night’s lineup in Charlotte.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
This latter matter has scarcely influenced competing Chinese and American efforts to build a moon base but could prove crucial for efforts to learn more about water’s history throughout the entire solar system.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
That latter task on Thursday mainly fell to the trio of DeBrincat, Compher and Patrick Kane, who were at the center of most of the offensive looks the Red Wings did create.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This latter strategy is what the wildflowers used.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
This latter matter has scarcely influenced competing Chinese and American efforts to build a moon base but could prove crucial for efforts to learn more about water’s history throughout the entire solar system.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
That latter task on Thursday mainly fell to the trio of DeBrincat, Compher and Patrick Kane, who were at the center of most of the offensive looks the Red Wings did create.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This latter strategy is what the wildflowers used.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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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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Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was last trading near $103 a barrel, up about 3% for the day.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The civil trial began with opening arguments in Santa Fe last month.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats declined to provide the support needed to move the funding measure toward final passage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Gates made a powerful declaration with his final postgame news conference of the season.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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