posterior 1 of 2

adjective

pō-ˈstir-ē-ər How to pronounce posterior (audio)
Definition of posteriornext
1
as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the chapel's posterior location in the church serves to make it a quiet retreat

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2
as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else artifacts dating from a posterior historical period

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posterior

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noun

pä-ˈstir-ē-ər How to pronounce posterior (audio)
as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits the baseball players were always slapping one another on the posterior

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Recent Examples of posterior
Adjective
Starter Michael Soroka left before the second inning with posterior hip discomfort sustained throwing warm-up pitches. — CBS News, 20 June 2026 The posterior chain is the muscles on the entire backside of your body, including your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles. — Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Noun
The attached marathon seasons, compressed offseasons and challenging schedules that came with that stature also included generally being relegated to the posterior of the draft. — Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 The car’s most eye-catching feature is arguably its tapered posterior. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posterior
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posterior
  1. rear
  2. subsequent
  3. cheeks
  4. back
  5. later
  6. seat
  7. tail
  8. bum
Adjective
  • CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Slate Truck is a rear-wheel-drive EV with a 205-mile range that can be transformed from a two-seat pickup into a five-seat SUV.
    — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • In September 2025, the agency announced a similar holiday plan for the subsequent holiday season.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Parton had a large hand in paving the way for any subsequent entertainer who tried to navigate the push and pull between pop commerciality and musical tradition, inside and outside of country, from Garth Brooks to Shania Twain to Miley Cyrus.
    — Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of subsequent
Noun
  • Yusef Toubassi sits with his grandson Masa, looking on as children run by with cheeks painted bright colors and others howling with joy as clowns spin them around.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
  • When choosing a shade, think about the natural flush of your cheeks and match that.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheeks
Adjective
  • One of Braun’s strengths is an almost sneaky explosiveness combined with reckless abandon — whether sprinting on run-outs, squirting free on back-door cuts, throwing his body into the paint, or rising high to finish open looks from beyond the arc.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Right-hander Tyler Glasnow will return for a start on Tuesday in Atlanta after missing the past three months-plus with back discomfort.
    — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of back
Adjective
  • The brand’s later expansion into playful face and body crayons has received a more positive response.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ahn’s screen career stretched nearly seven decades, from his 1957 debut as a child actor through his later years as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and longtime member of the BIFF festival committee.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of later
Noun
  • Cat Uden, one of the candidates running for the District 1 commission seat, agrees that more public outreach needs to happen to educate residents about a plan that could forever alter the beach.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • By 1950, the city had erected a colossal arena (significantly over budget, forcing the city to dip into its special projects fund) with 12,500 east-facing seats, the Press-Telegram reported.
    — Kate Raphael, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of seat
Noun
  • Smith left little trace on the scorecard as England moved to 409 all out, looking relatively becalmed for a 52-ball stay largely played alongside the tail.
    — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The professional tail-wagger and lap warmer is the head of security at her home.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tail
Noun
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And for any bum stuff Ted might want confidentially looked at.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Posterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posterior. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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