aforementioned
adjective
afore·men·tioned
ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd 
ˈa-ˌfȯr-ˌmen-,
ˈa-ˌfər-
: mentioned previously
Examples of aforementioned in a Sentence
Indeed, scientific metaphors and analogies surface regularly in the text which, as noted earlier, is easy to follow with persistence on the part of the reader but is strangely unrewarding. The main reason for this is that any sustained argument is notable by its absence, several of the chapters following Chapter 3 having the appearance of relatively self-contained papers. This effect is heightened by the aforementioned tendency on the part of the authors to detour into scientific or quasi-scientific concepts and analogies without really drawing out the significance of such discussion …
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Roy C. Wood, Service Industries Journal, October 1997
The banner front page headline in last Sunday's Day proclaimed authoritatively "To many, casino has eroded quality of life." Had objectivity ruled, the aforementioned headline leading off the series might have read: "To most, casino has either improved or not affected quality of life one whit."
—The Day, 24 Oct. 1993
The aforementioned book is the author's most famous work.
with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans
Roy C. Wood, Service Industries Journal, October 1997
The banner front page headline in last Sunday's Day proclaimed authoritatively "To many, casino has eroded quality of life." Had objectivity ruled, the aforementioned headline leading off the series might have read: "To most, casino has either improved or not affected quality of life one whit."
—The Day, 24 Oct. 1993
The aforementioned book is the author's most famous work.
with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans
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Outside of Seville, Thompson, Lyles, and Bednarek keeping the Jamaica versus USA rivalry alive, the most notable observation of the race is that 50% of the finalists were from African nations, a strong feat for an event typically dominated by the aforementioned countries.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The best of these is the aforementioned Hold Assist.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Also spotted hanging out with the aforementioned Romy Mars at the launch of Sofia Coppola’s new Chanel Haute Couture publication, could this be a sign that the band of TikTok-literate offspring is recruiting for its newest members?
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Tate has been in several classic films over the years, including the aforementioned Love Jones with Nia Long, Ray, and Girls Trip.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
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Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The best of these is the aforementioned Hold Assist.
—Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Also spotted hanging out with the aforementioned Romy Mars at the launch of Sofia Coppola’s new Chanel Haute Couture publication, could this be a sign that the band of TikTok-literate offspring is recruiting for its newest members?
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Tate has been in several classic films over the years, including the aforementioned Love Jones with Nia Long, Ray, and Girls Trip.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
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aforementioned
adjective
afore·men·tioned
-ˌmen-chənd
: mentioned before
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