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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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I recently took a closer look at the question of how telework may be impacting mothers’ labor force participation.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The big change for the 2026 playoffs for St. John Bosco from 2025 is that closer Jack Champlin will be the No. 2 starter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

When Fernandes gets on the ball and looks to cross, teams inadvertently drop off closer to goal.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Companies like Starbucks and Lowe’s are hoping to get closer to customers with new apps that integrate into OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

I knew that the front had moved even closer to us.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse