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Definitions

closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

ADVERB

nearer

Synonyms

STRONG

close by nearby

WEAK

hither

Antonyms

STRONGEST

farther

NOUN

clincher

Synonyms

STRONG

culmination deathblow finisher

WEAK

capper coup de grâce crowning blow deciding moment finishing touch

NOUN

finale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax conclusion denouement

STRONG

afterpiece cessation chaser close consummation culmination end epilogue finis finish payoff peroration summation termination wind-up

WEAK

blow off crowning glory end piece last act swan song

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement initiation introduction opening start

WEAK

debut first act

NOUN

pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ace baseball player reliever

STRONG

hurler

WEAK

knuckleballer middle reliever

NOUN

relief pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bullpen reliever stopper

WEAK

fireman inner reliever long reliever middle reliever short reliever

NOUN

swan song

Synonyms

STRONGEST

farewell wind-up

WEAK

adieu climax coda conclusion crowning achievement crowning glory culmination dying words end piece envoi epilogue famous last words farewell performance final appearance final appearance or performance final gesture finis goodbye last act last hurrah last shot last words parting song peroration

Example Sentences

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks Tuesday in Armenia, a former Soviet republic long allied with Russia which has been seeking closer relations with the West.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

A new quantum-computing stock is getting closer to hitting Wall Street, as a Honeywell International spinoff named Quantinuum has just set terms for an initial public offering.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

"I just wanted a life that was closer to nature for myself and my two sons," he said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Oregon closer Devin Bell got Cashel Dugger and Espinoza to strike out swinging.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

With her free hand, she beckons me closer.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

closer

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