Thesaurus results for HENCEFORWARD

henceforward

adverb

hen(t)s-ˈfȯr-wərd

Definition of henceforward

as in later

from this point on you have sworn to tell the truth in this court, and henceforward you are bound by your oath

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Recent Examples of henceforward Borgnine will henceforward be recalled as the good, honest, 100% human fellow, trying to discover a romantic life for himself, with plenty of handicaps, in a picture that may well be remembered as long as pictures themselves are remembered. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2023 The party has been cited as the reason why balls were henceforward held in other venues, says Anthony. — Alicia Ault, Smithsonian, 19 Jan. 2017

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Medical examiners later told the detective that a range of 200 to 500 ng/mL was an appropriate therapeutic dose for an adult.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
And the epilogue, which takes place many years later, feels like a miscalculation.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of later

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While the art remained the property of the Zambranos, the Santander Foundation was henceforth in charge of preservation, care and temporary exhibition.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
That year October 4 was followed by October 15, and henceforth, of years that ended in 00, only years divisible by 400 would be leap years.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

Definition of henceforth

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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

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Meledandri and Bled subsequently turned the Franco-American collaboration into a lasting partnership by establishing Illumination Studios Paris, where 16 feature films and 40 shorts have since been created.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 July 2026
The canine subsequently bit a crew member, who required 15 stitches.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

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