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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Ukrainian authorities recovered Berezovska’s body three days later, having been led to her makeshift grave by Reut after he was tracked down by investigators.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Cook would go on to become one of the most popular comedians of the early 2000s, while McCauley took on a job as a corrections officer and would later handle his brother’s finances directly.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of later

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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
Sorry, but getting funny-man Simon Pegg to voice the Balrog (The Peggrog as he shall henceforth be known as) is not going to save this show from the depths of mediocrity its dug itself into.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 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

Adverb

His sprint into the crowd afterwards to seek out his partner made a moment already loaded with emotion even more memorable.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
An impressive backheel flick from Esposito put Inter 3-1 up in early in the second half and Yann Bisseck added a fourth shortly afterwards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of afterward

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The agency subsequently cited Brent Industries for nine serious workplace safety violations involving flammable liquids, hazard communication, exit routes and protective equipment.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
The couple allege that Jacques, who represents Sjöö’s estate, breached contract conditions in selling the paintings to them and subsequently rescinding the sale.

— News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

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