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
Impressive aero is critical to a long range, and with cameras for wing mirrors (even if the S6 Avant was available in the U.S., that latter feature would not yet be allowed)—the hatchback version is the slipperiest Audi ever, with the Avant not far behind.
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Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
In that latter case, the purchaser would become a full member in the LLC.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
That latter one was quite the nightmare; the Jets outscored Vancouver 12-8 in the first four games before losing the last three by a combined score of 21-5.
Vancouver Canucks -13
The Canucks have had five seasons in the negative double-digits, and one of those blew me away.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This will be the first time an astronaut from any of those three latter countries will fly aboard the ISS, and Uznański will be the first Polish astronaut to launch to space in more than 40 years.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025
In that latter case, the purchaser would become a full member in the LLC.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
That latter one was quite the nightmare; the Jets outscored Vancouver 12-8 in the first four games before losing the last three by a combined score of 21-5.
Vancouver Canucks -13
The Canucks have had five seasons in the negative double-digits, and one of those blew me away.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This will be the first time an astronaut from any of those three latter countries will fly aboard the ISS, and Uznański will be the first Polish astronaut to launch to space in more than 40 years.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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David Beckham appeared bent out of shape last weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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The whole season was shot last September in Knoxville, Tenn., but news of the reboot and Malarkey’s hiring as host, were kept under wraps until a few weeks ago.—
Pamela Kragen,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The pieces are easy for little fingers to manipulate, and the final project is delightful—an archery set that shoots little balls at a target!—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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From there, Jin narrowed down the final count to seven songs, each exploring themes of love and connection.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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