Synonyms of formerly

formerly

adverb

ˈfȯr-mər-lē 

1

as in once

at an earlier or previous time

the newspaper formerly known as "The Newsprint"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• once
• erstwhile
• onetime

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recently
• now
• currently
• presently
• lately

2

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time

if you didn't get a malaria shot formerly, you'd better get one now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earlier
• already
• previously
• ahead
• early
• before
• preliminarily
• now
• antecedently
• anteriorly
• afore
• in advance
• shortly
• soon
• beforehand
• first
• prematurely
• presently
• first off
• before long
• a priori
• erelong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• afterward
• subsequently
• after
• behind
• next
• by and by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formerly

Starting in 1968, the Fort Worth Convention Center (formerly the Tarrant County Convention Center) has hosted performances by some of the most legendary artists of our time — from AC/DC to ZZ Top. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Maltese interior decorator Francis Sultana—formerly known for his private villa work—is the man behind the art deco meets neoclassical design. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The prestige wholesale curator, formerly part of Space NK, is launching Little Luxuries, a new store near Union Square in New York, offering mini-sized beauty products designed for everyday, travel and trial. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

That’s where Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was warned by a court security officer to lose the dark glasses. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026