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
Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for additional development if the system remains offshore, and a tropical depression could form as the system moves across the northeastern and north-central Gulf by the middle to latter part of this week.
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Indeed, this leak features all the hallmarks of that latter approach.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
That latter trio made 1,090 appearances at Liverpool between them; Cassidy, despite featuring in friendly matches, was the only one who did not make a full debut.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That latter idea flows from a notion that if rescissions are proposed late in the fiscal year and Congress does not have the full 45-day period to act on any such proposals, the funds expire and become unavailable for obligation.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Indeed, this leak features all the hallmarks of that latter approach.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
That latter trio made 1,090 appearances at Liverpool between them; Cassidy, despite featuring in friendly matches, was the only one who did not make a full debut.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That latter idea flows from a notion that if rescissions are proposed late in the fiscal year and Congress does not have the full 45-day period to act on any such proposals, the funds expire and become unavailable for obligation.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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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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Citywide as of July 14, homicides are down 21% compared with this time last year and 35% compared with 2023, according to city data.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Wilkins, 29, was the Raiders’ marquee free agent signing last year, agreeing to a four-year, $110 million contract with $82.75 million guaranteed.—
Mark Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Hitting second in the final round, the 22-year-old Caminero closed within three dingers, took three pitches and hit a liner to left field.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The final component will be a soccer pitch with men’s and women’s locker rooms and stadium seating for about 2,500.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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