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henceforth

adverb

ˈhen(t)s-ˌfȯrth How to pronounce henceforth (audio)
Definition of henceforthnext
as in later
from this point on henceforth, there will be no more prolonged coffee breaks

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Recent Examples of henceforth The only path for those who want to restrict birthright citizenship henceforth is a constitutional amendment, which is highly unlikely to pass. — John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 The horses will henceforth have their winter meets at Belmont and the huge plot of public land in South Ozone Park will have a new use and the top priority must be housing, housing, housing. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Riley allegedly explained to her how her life would work henceforth. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Actresses of a certain age are henceforth barred from investigating crimes on TV. — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for henceforth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henceforth
  1. later
  2. hereafter
  3. afterward
  4. subsequently
Adverb
  • She was later arrested and transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Fifteen minutes later a heavy buck came along the same trail the spike had walked.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of later
Adverb
  • By accepting the prize, winner grants to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).
    — CBS LA Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • There isn’t any sureness to the ground hereafter and no promise that a hoof will not land false somewhere and drop.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of hereafter
Adverb
  • Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors ultimately alleged that Kathryn, Grist and Ellis had lured an unarmed Matthew to the home and that a knife was placed in his hand afterward to make the shooting look like self-defense.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of afterward
Adverb
  • The fraternity chapter was subsequently barred from campus, but no one was criminally charged.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The pair sparked dating rumors in May 2017 after Johansson appeared on the SNL season finale and they were subsequently seen together at the show’s afterparty.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of subsequently

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“Henceforth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforth. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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