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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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Loss of control: The AI apocalypse is closer than you think.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Now that you’re closer to being an arena band too, what have they taught you about how to play experimental music at that scale?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Together, these results mark an important milestone for quantum research in Europe and bring the vision of a functional quantum internet closer to reality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

“It’s a much closer thing on the committee than it was in March,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

We both listened for a moment as the footsteps bore closer.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu