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 That latter recall covered defects affecting some of Toyota’s Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles, which regulators said had second-row seat backs that may fail to lock in place and restrain a passenger during a crash. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Boxleitner carried the show through its latter four seasons and returned as Sheridan in several follow-up TV movies. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 The self-banishment of UEFA sides would raise the prospect of greater diversity, with Europe having won six of the past eight tournaments and accounting for most of the teams in the competition’s latter stages. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Even if those latter two parts work out, that’s still an incomplete line, so Sullivan used his first draft pick in his role on big offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor in April. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for latter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latter
  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
  • The Starship Entertainment girl group, who debuted in February of 2025, were one of the main acts to perform on the 88rising stage at the festival last weekend, produced by 88rising and Goldenvoice.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Gas, diesel & jet fuel spike Fuel prices are sharply higher than this point last summer, though still not as high as many feared when the Iran war started.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of last
Adjective
  • Cohen's testimony at the time appeared to be the final breach in a once-close relationship between the lawyer and his client that was tested in dramatic fashion in 2018 when FBI agents searched Cohen's office, home and hotel room.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Expect a classic that comes down to the final minutes, with FIU making enough plays to secure a thrilling, high-scoring road victory.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of final
Adjective
  • 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
  • Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of closing

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