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closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

Part of Speech:

All (6) Adverb (1) Noun (5)

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nearer adv.
clincher n.
finale n.
pitcher n.
relief pitcher n.
swan song n.

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

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closer

Kazan doesn’t sacrifice much of the character’s darkness, but rather enables Pugh, an actress who ably navigates purity and corruption, to play with both closer to the surface than usual.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

A closer look at the August 24 scene is shown at the top of this article.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

But now — as this year’s “super” El Niño gains strength — some researchers say they are getting closer to unraveling the mystery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

When Madrid win the ball, he is already closer to the forwards.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Below him, he heard the bear getting closer ... ice clattering into the ravine.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

closer

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