nearest

adjective

1
as in equidistant

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2
as in closest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
  1. equidistant
  2. nearby
  3. innermost
  4. adjacent
  5. inner
  6. approximate
  7. middle
  8. next-door
Adjective
  • Summer dresses, hats, top hats, and tails were the order of the day as the congregation entered the pretty village church, which is equidistant from Gatcombe Park—Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate where Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall grew up—and the Sperling family home in South Cerney.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
  • Summer dresses, hats, top hats and tails were the order of the day as the congregation entered the pretty village church, which is equidistant from Gatcombe Park—Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate where Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall grew up—and the Sperling family home in South Cerney.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Definition of equidistant
Adjective
  • The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Come afternoon, drive 15 minutes to Odeceixe beach or set off on one of the nearby hiking trails, passing through small villages and farms.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Definition of nearby
Adjective
  • The statute describes the container as the innermost package or vessel in direct contact with the product for retail sale.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Shetty’s podcast has become a popular place for everyone from celebrities to influencers to athletes alike to sit and divulge their innermost thoughts on vulnerable topics.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of innermost
Adjective
  • The interesting question is where the departing dollars went, and the answer is visible in an adjacent market.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of adjacent
Adjective
  • In this way, the inner world of a cow has global significance.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026
  • Each track uses minimalist gestures to suggest cavernous inner dimensions.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate perimeter as a black line.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • The shaded areas of the map show the approximate boundaries where air quality is available and listed as anything other than good.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • What’s wired is putting your backing behind Zaza, the middle child.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • When middle-sixers such as Kiefer Sherwood and Bobby McMann are getting that for their declining years, a legit needle-mover such as Blake should add a ton of surplus value above that.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of middle
Adjective
  • The series ran from 2001 to 2006 and saw Garner move out of her girl-next-door typecasting into a new mold as a spy and action hero (with an incredible collection of wigs).
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • John Egan, the Drakes’ next-door neighbor, who has lived in his home for 20 years, said half of his yard and parts of other yards in the area have become de facto retention ponds for the village over the years.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of next-door
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