AFOREMENTIONED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

aforementioned

adjective

ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd

Definition of aforementioned

as in above

mentioned previously with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans

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Recent Examples of aforementioned Meanwhile taco seasoning, the aforementioned green chiles, and pimientos protect against the dish being bland. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 The recall affects Kroger Large 12, 18 and 60 egg cartons, along with Kroger Extra Large 12 egg cartons, Kroger Medium 12 and 30 egg cartons and Kroger Jumbo 12 egg cartons with the aforementioned identifying codes and date ranges. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 But the mechanism at the center of it all—the thing that actually moves a person from the 70 to the 20—is the aforementioned shoulder tap. — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Rozenberg started Kloss’s blowout with the brand’s volumizing mousse, the aforementioned oil, and this heat protectant spray. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned

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As of Thursday, July 23, the Climate Prediction Center is expecting a large swath of above average temperatures across California through August 6.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Despite that backdrop, Goldman said valuations of likely acquisition targets do not yet reflect an above-average probability of being bought.

— Yun Li, CNBC, 22 July 2026

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On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025

Definition of aforesaid

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In those days, the Emirati air force and air defense were much more modest than today, outmatched in quality and quantity by Iran’s air and naval forces built in the preceding decade by the last shah.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 22 Mar. 2026
As a result, far fewer people were arrested and deported from the border than in the preceding few years.

— Albert Sun, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026

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