as in yet
up to this or that time
at the talent show Kyle revealed his hitherto unknown gift for doing impressions
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Recent Examples of hitherto
In the meantime, this research proves how effective the JWST is at discovering hitherto unseen structures in the cosmos.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Just as impressively, a hitherto restless audience let the final tam-tam hit ring to dissipation.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
In April, Tunisia’s president agreed to bilateral visits with his Iranian equivalent, shifting a hitherto largely military relationship toward an economic one in which Tunisia will become a gateway for new Iranian exports to sub-Saharan Africa.
—Jamsheed K. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 20 July 2023
Eventually, Lydia Harris was forced to file suit against Knight, revealing the actual origin story of Death Row Records’ and the hitherto unknown players involved.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hitherto
Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Just as impressively, a hitherto restless audience let the final tam-tam hit ring to dissipation.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
In April, Tunisia’s president agreed to bilateral visits with his Iranian equivalent, shifting a hitherto largely military relationship toward an economic one in which Tunisia will become a gateway for new Iranian exports to sub-Saharan Africa.
—Jamsheed K. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 20 July 2023
Eventually, Lydia Harris was forced to file suit against Knight, revealing the actual origin story of Death Row Records’ and the hitherto unknown players involved.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitherto
Adverb
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The International Atomic Energy Agency has yet to confirm any radiation leaks.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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According to the outlet, invitations will be sent via email as soon as this summer, but have yet to be finalized.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2025
Adverb
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Carolyn has only had 11 seconds of her voice being heard on air heretofore.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Nevertheless, the initiative served as a clear signal to the broader market: Intercollegiate athletics may be prepared to venture into heretofore uncharted territory to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly professionalized landscape.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Hitherto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitherto. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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