closest

adjective

Definition of closestnext
as in nearest

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closest
  1. approximate
  2. adjacent
  3. next-door
  4. near
  5. immediate
Adjective
  • This allows the restoration of distinguishing features such as hair and skin color, face shape, and approximate age. Ukrainians also use facial recognition software provided by Western partners and conduct searches in databases, social media, and online.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Based on Hackman's pacemaker data, his approximate date of death is February 18.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • Government adjacent, all the other consultants and contracts that go along with that are probably another 2% to 3%.
    — Gabrielle Fonrouge,Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This could include suppliers, distributors, service providers and industry influencers or even businesses in adjacent markets.
    — Wendy Cai-Lee, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of adjacent
Adjective
  • Cooper, his next-door neighbor on the line, was not as highly touted.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Covarrubias’ next-door neighbor, who lost her home, said she had been told that keeping the trees could slow down the debris removal process.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of next-door
Adjective
  • Conclave, by comparison, opened to $6.6M in 1,753 theater and played to a near 5x multiple.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
  • It is issued by the nearest National Weather Service office when a severe weather event has either been spotted by someone on the ground or indicated on radar.
    — Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of near
Adjective
  • As the sun and Neptune join forces in Pisces, everything from your immediate environment to your communication style is highlighted.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Lucas had no immediate comment in response to the letter.
    — Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of immediate
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