subsequently

adverb

sub·​se·​quent·​ly ˈsəb-si-ˌkwent-lē How to pronounce subsequently (audio)
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Synonyms of subsequently
: at a later or subsequent time
comments that were subsequently shown to be inaccurate
By denying him a hearing beforehand, a jury subsequently ruled, prison officials had violated his right to due process.David Margol
If we go back in history, we come to artists who in their time were as fashionable and acclaimed as Warhol was in his time but who subsequently went through periods of total oblivion.Andre Emmerich

Examples of subsequently in a Sentence

subsequently found the missing glove
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Converted in 1995, the 17th-century convent also includes two Republican-era wings (which now brace the deliciously cool outdoor pool) that the Accor hotel group subsequently renovated with equal savoir faire. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 The motorcyclist subsequently collided with the side of the Cybertruck. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 May 2026 However, the success of Musk, and subsequently Tesla, wasn’t necessarily driven by charisma, luck, or even raw intelligence alone, according to McNeill. Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 May 2026 The speedster was subsequently rushed to a hospital in Charlotte, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsequently

Word History

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subsequently was in 1537

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“Subsequently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsequently. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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