nearest

adjective

Definition of nearestnext
1
as in equidistant

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in closest

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearest
  1. equidistant
  2. innermost
  3. inner
  4. adjacent
  5. middle
  6. approximate
  7. next-door
  8. near
Adjective
  • The Albany suburb is roughly equidistant to New York City and Boston.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • This soft pro-Hindu view, often found among those who have joined the BJP directly (that is, not by way of the RSS or its affiliated organizations), challenges the Nehruvian idea of a state equidistant from all religions.
    Kanchan Chandra, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2018
Definition of equidistant
Adjective
  • Distinctly, inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis is solely concentrated to the colon’s innermost lining, according to UCLA Health.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Between shocking personal revelations, examinations of the artist’s innermost fears, and carefree displays of affluence and mic technique, an image of reactionary modern masculinity emerges.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of innermost
Adjective
  • The inner area is covered by felt to prevent scratches.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Channel your inner child by day, then book your preferred pampering for the evening.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of inner
Adjective
  • The ancient mosque is adjacent to the tomb of the 12th century Muslim hero Saladin, and some believe the head of John the Baptist is buried inside the mosque.
    Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjacent
Adjective
  • In matters of detailing the gown featured a translucent and mesh section near the middle, ruching was also a part of this portion of her dress.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Two roomy compartments, a zippered middle section, and a small pocket under the front clasp mean plenty of storage options to divide up essentials like a wallet and keys and makeup or perfume.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of middle
Adjective
  • The app will still try to infer your approximate location, but that’s less risky.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Here are the approximate times opening act Gracie Abrams will take the stage, Taylor Swift will perform and the surprise songs should happen.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of approximate
Adjective
  • By the end of 2024, London and Tang will open Seahorse next-door—a cocktail bar with a menu, like its sister restaurant, inspired by coastal flavors from around the world.
    Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Israel, which opposed Assad due to his strategic partnership with Iran but nevertheless appreciated his ability to keep the Israeli-Syrian border quiet, is now facing the prospect of a Sunni extremist coalition ruling next-door.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of next-door
Adjective
  • At one September party, police were called to an Airbnb on the near southside and found 300 people.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For now and for the near future at least, most Americans will keep going through the jarring time changes that come around twice a year.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of near
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