Synonyms of hitherto

hitherto

adverb

ˈhi-t͟hər-ˌtü 

as in yet

up to this or that time

at the talent show Kyle revealed his hitherto unknown gift for doing impressions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• yet
• heretofore
• so far
• previously
• thus far
• theretofore
• formerly
• before

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hereafter
• henceforth
• thereafter
• subsequently
• later
• thenceforth
• henceforward
• afterward
• thenceforward
• thereupon
• hereupon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hitherto

But in mathematics, there is a weird relationship between the equipment and the landscape, as though developing a new type of ice axe causes hitherto unknown mountain ranges to emerge. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026

But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

Having heard of the fruitful researches carried on by you last year on the hitherto little understood properties of water surfaces. — Mariel Carr, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026

Many of China’s hitherto top names in AI—including ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming, Xiaomi cofounder Lin Bin, and Alibaba CTO Wang Jian—cut their teeth at the Microsoft Research Asia (MRSA) lab in Beijing. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026