1
as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the chapel's posterior location in the church serves to make it a quiet retreat
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2
as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
artifacts dating from a posterior historical period
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the baseball players were always slapping one another on the posterior
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Recent Examples of posterior
Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Surgeons found the girl with what prosecutors described as significant internal injuries, including a fractured posterior rib, liver and spleen lacerations and significant internal bleeding.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Those who just want to dangle their legs and keep their posteriors affixed for the entire run, though, can still see through the clear water, especially when migrating over to pockets of shade from the trees lining either bank.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
One of the main causes of floaters is posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD, which occurs when the shrinking vitreous gel pulls away from the retina entirely.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Surgeons found the girl with what prosecutors described as significant internal injuries, including a fractured posterior rib, liver and spleen lacerations and significant internal bleeding.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
People with flat feet and those with hip tightness can be more prone to shin splints, as can those with tightness or weakness in the calves or tibialis posterior (the muscle on the backside of the shin bone), Dr. Betiku adds.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Those who just want to dangle their legs and keep their posteriors affixed for the entire run, though, can still see through the clear water, especially when migrating over to pockets of shade from the trees lining either bank.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posterior
Adjective
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This checkpoint-friendly backpack will get you through airport security in no time, and the rear strap can slide over most luggage handles for easier travel.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Plans have included a rear extension with a stone terrace, updates to the summer house, and added security features like higher walls and new gates.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Just five times in the subsequent 26 games have the Mets scored more runs in a game than in one where they were shut out through nine.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Haiti continues to grapple with the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, compounded by subsequent natural disasters, political turmoil, and economic challenges.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My cheeks reddened like spring blossoms in the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Declan Rice puffed his cheeks out for what could have been a world-record attempt in cheek-puffing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jordynn Dudley scored in the first minute of the match after Jaedyn Shaw’s cross ran through the back line of the Stars' defense.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle features blue and red patrol lights, the department's logo and a decal on the back windshield saying it was taken under a DWI law.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 20,062-seat stadium has a Petco Park vibe, from the artwork and nods to the team’s history located throughout the stadium.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In advance of the Florida Legislature meeting next week to redraw congressional districts, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is decrying the move as a partisan effort to eliminate Democratic seats.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The team said the makeup of its contribution will be addressed in a later development and funding agreement.—
Nina Moske,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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For now, Allen will remain behind bars as the case proceeds, with the option to revisit his detention status at a later stage.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The president and king wore tails and white waistcoats.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The table revealed that an ovoid body—blunt nose, tapering tail—came closer to aerodynamic perfection than anything else a designer could draw.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Coach told us to be first one to the ball and to make those 50/50 plays, to do it on a bum ankle but still being able to give it my all and leave everything there for my teammates.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Posterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posterior. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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