Synonyms of latter

latter

adjective

ˈla-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• latest
• last
• final
• closing
• concluding
• lowest
• penultimate
• ultimate
• terminal
• terminating
• lag
• following
• eventual
• ensuing
• rearmost
• farthest
• consequent
• hindmost
• bottommost
• succeeding
• conclusive
• crowning
• decisive
• furthest
• lowermost
• remotest
• extreme
• outermost
• definitive
• furthermost
• utmost
• farthermost
• outmost
• nethermost
• endmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• first
• initial
• original
• earliest
• primary
• beginning
• pioneer
• opening
• starting
• foremost
• maiden
• inaugural
• superior
• eminent
• headmost
• leadoff
• premier

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of latter

When those latter options get sucked up by the youth sports industrial complex, communities are left with a vacuum for talent cultivation for families who cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars a year for their child to play. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2026

That latter measure basically would declare this specific project to be fully compliant with the California Environmental Quality Act — a first, according to Van Grove. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

In its latter stages, the trial became a battle of medical experts. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Historical foliage patterns show western Pennsylvania typically experiences its brightest fall colors during the middle to latter part of October. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026