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
Hamnet hails from Focus Features, while latter two are from Netflix.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
Luminopia says there are 400,000 children in the US with the condition in that latter age range.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
That latter detail is what Hunter has been trying to focus on since getting drafted.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This latter dynamic could make the pending appeal a game-changer for the business and law of pro sports leagues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for latter
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025
Luminopia says there are 400,000 children in the US with the condition in that latter age range.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
That latter detail is what Hunter has been trying to focus on since getting drafted.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This latter dynamic could make the pending appeal a game-changer for the business and law of pro sports leagues.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for latter
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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The Red Rocketeers were able to stop the Tigers from scoring early in the game by a fumble recovery by captain Nathan Rivera, and also secured a last-second interception by Frankie Strachan on a Hail Mary attempt by Tigers QB Dylan Keenan.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Rockies, who snapped a five-game losing streak and won for just the second time in their last 13 games, won via timely hitting and stellar work by the bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Season 4 lands on October 30th and will be followed by a fifth and final season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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