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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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The geographical diversification hedges against political tensions with China and brings it closer to U.S. customers like Apple and Nvidia that want more domestic suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Because core inflation is considered a better gauge of price growth trends, this has provided some optimism that the U.S. is trending closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target than the headline figures would suggest.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

For a retiree like yourself, keeping housing costs closer to 20% to 30% of your gross income is considered safe.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

As well as edging the Gunners closer to the title, Mikel Arteta's side did a favour to fierce rivals Tottenham.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

As we got closer to the bookstore, Grandma said, “I can stay with you if you want.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows