Synonyms of closely

closely

adverb

as in nearly

to a close degree

closely resembling a normal outfit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nearly
• near

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remotely
• distantly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closely

Anyone who trains their eyes too closely on one policy adjustment risks missing the forest for the trees. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Abercrombie’s old mall identity was closely tied to the experience of walking in, making the space itself part of what shoppers remember about the brand. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Leo and the Gosses have been living amicably at arm’s length for 14 years, though their lives are about to become closely entwined, with disastrous results. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Fed officials more closely watch the unemployment rate than the headline payrolls numbers. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

SuperCircle has been closely involved with California’s Senate Bill 707 over the last three years. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

There are few people more closely entwined with the New York City Ballet’s annual Fall Fashion Gala than Sarah Jessica Parker. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

His output more closely resembles that of an old studio film director’s than of a typical contemporary literary novelist, with certain themes and preoccupations reappearing across books of otherwise disparate subject matter. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

About two years ago, S&P also created a chief client office, which Moore leads, to work more closely with clients. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026