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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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“We have never been closer and we are not slowing down.”

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Several rounds of US-led talks have failed to bring the warring sides closer to an agreement and Washington's attention is now focused on Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The average match today is about 4.6%, according to Vanguard, but most plans offer something along the lines of 50% of the first 6% of pay, which is closer to 3%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The Tony Blair Institute has also expressed scepticism about the clean-power mission, suggesting expensive grid buildout should be minimised by placing electricity supply closer to demand.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Yeah, I’m closer to Granny Mary and Grandpa Jimmy, which I love—don’t get me wrong.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith