as in final
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occurring immediately before the last one; next to the last
the penultimate chapter of the book the penultimate syllable of the word
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In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The penultimate hour of this series’ first season probably could have been the finale, but instead the show is treading water, a frustrating move after last week’s propulsive episode.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
The Tigers’ penultimate possession drained the shot clock down to near zero and ended with a heave by Bates that found only iron.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Evans Scholars alumni donate more than $15 million annually, and all proceeds from the BMW Championship, the penultimate PGA TOUR Playoff event in the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup competition, benefit the program.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The penultimate hour of this series’ first season probably could have been the finale, but instead the show is treading water, a frustrating move after last week’s propulsive episode.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
The Tigers’ penultimate possession drained the shot clock down to near zero and ended with a heave by Bates that found only iron.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Evans Scholars alumni donate more than $15 million annually, and all proceeds from the BMW Championship, the penultimate PGA TOUR Playoff event in the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup competition, benefit the program.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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