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penultimate

[pi-nuhl-tuh-mit] / pɪˈnʌl tə mɪt /
ADJECTIVE
second to last
Synonyms
STRONGEST
next to last second to last
WEAK


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An unusual landmark was the backdrop for a task in the penultimate episode of series four of The Traitors.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Reading about these party breakups feels like eavesdropping on a couple’s favorite argument or wandering into their penultimate couples therapy session.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Thursday's meet in Zurich is the penultimate Diamond League event of the season, with the final to take place in Brussels over two days on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The penultimate week of August sparked into life with U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

On the penultimate chime, the dancing flames change from blue to black, and for that moment, it is difficult to discern the fire from its cauldron.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern



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