latter

adjective

ˈla-tər How to pronounce latter (audio)
Definition of latternext
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 Another analysis of the same seasonal guidance describes a stronger vortex early in winter followed by a decline in its winds around the middle and latter parts of the season. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 As a writer, of course this latter bit resonated with me strongly. — Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026 That latter flourish also brings a tidy connection to her Indiana Fever, who play in the city perhaps most famous for the Indianapolis 500. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The other might be the terribly limited prospects of people like Miguelito living in Chivilcoy, a town outside Buenos Aires, where the two latter parts of the film is set. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latter
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  1. latest
  2. last
  3. final
  4. closing
Adjective
  • 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
  • The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • Frieze London will mark his third fair this year after last showing at one in January 2020.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Following President Donald Trump‘s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico last month, a federal judge has once again blocked him from doing so.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of last
Adjective
  • Daniel Espino, Erik Sabrowski, Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith allowed only one baserunner the final four innings.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 21st and final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians aired from March through June 2021.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing

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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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