Following
Following adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.
On the heels of and following are semantically related. In some cases you can use "On the heels of" instead a preposition "Following".
On the heels of
Following and on the heels of are semantically related. You can use "Following" instead a preposition phrase "On the heels of".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Command & Conquer, following closely on the heels of Dune II
Source: Video Games of the 1990s - Following on the heels of your new bike is a second party member, who renders your single-seat bike useless.
Source: Teased with Awesome -
Darker and Edgier: In keeping with Square's "dark years" of the late 90s, following on the heels of games like Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy Tactics, Parasite Eve and Bushido Blade.
Source: Video Game / Xenogears
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