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
These latter certifications are typically the first step to AB certification and are used by the domains to start their conversion to organic farming.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
There admittedly aren’t many of this latter group; but likely enough to sink any party-line legislation Speaker Johnson has in mind.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
This is even easier for an event like a total lunar eclipse rather than a full moon, as these latter events can only be seen in select regions of the globe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
There admittedly aren’t many of this latter group; but likely enough to sink any party-line legislation Speaker Johnson has in mind.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
This is even easier for an event like a total lunar eclipse rather than a full moon, as these latter events can only be seen in select regions of the globe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter
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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
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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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That could be José Ruiz, who’s never been a regular go-to option in the late innings since arriving in Philly last year.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At this time last year, five homicides were reported in the city.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The squad soon discovers the job is a suicide mission and must choose between redemption or the final termination of their close brotherhood.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Latter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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