- superlative of close.
closest
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He conceded the election on Wednesday, down by roughly 6,700 votes in the closest race of the incumbent Republican Nick LaLota’s career.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
"He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those closest to him, as well as the many fans whose support he was always grateful for."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Elections are the closest thing to a civic sacrament in a secular, democratic state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
He’s at 75 sacks in 22 regular-season games, and the next closest is New England’s Drake Maye at 60.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Upper Tyson and Clarksville were the two closest suburbs.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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