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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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

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This new holiday will henceforth honor one of our finest and most cherished national characteristics—our ability to live and work together, men and women of all national origins, as one united and progressive nation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
The British radio station assured Ofcom that the files would henceforth be stored on an external hard drive.

— Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 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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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

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