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 If all goes as expected, orders are estimated to begin shipping next April in the aforementioned regions. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 Her finest moment, however, comes at the aforementioned weed seltzer party. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026 The moisturizing ingredients include a blend of glycerin, niacinamide, the aforementioned hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, which serves as a silicone emollient. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 For more instant results, salicylic acid completes the trio by exfoliating away dead surface cells and pore-clogging buildup, helping refine the look of large pores standing between you and that aforementioned glassy glow. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned

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In addition to above-average precipitation projected for the West Coast and across the southern states, precipitation along the eastern seaboard is also expected to be above average.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Yet, even with an above-average increase, beneficiaries may still struggle to cover everyday costs.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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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