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 While lesser-known than its aforementioned treatment mask, the serum is equally praiseworthy—particularly for anyone seeking longer, stronger hair. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 The screenplay by Chloe King and Camille Griffin is an original twist on those family divorce comedies like the aforementioned Parent Trap and 1984’s Irreconcilable Differences, among others. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 And on the movies front, the aforementioned 9 to 5 will make the top ten as well (for the weeks ending September 6 and August 30). — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 The aforementioned Fall Foliage Adventure takes place across a handful of dates in September and October, with adult and children tickets selling for $25 and $19, respectively. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned

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The Oilers maintain league-average or slightly above-average save percentage.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Add in an above-average Chargers defense and an offense capable of pulling ahead early, and this game has real potential to get out of hand.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 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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