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.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2023
The party has been cited as the reason why balls were henceforward held in other venues, says Anthony.
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Alicia Ault,
Smithsonian,
19 Jan. 2017
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2023
The party has been cited as the reason why balls were henceforward held in other venues, says Anthony.
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Alicia Ault,
Smithsonian,
19 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henceforward
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According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
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The only path for those who want to restrict birthright citizenship henceforth is a constitutional amendment, which is highly unlikely to pass.
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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.
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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).
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There isn’t any sureness to the ground hereafter and no promise that a hoof will not land false somewhere and drop.
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With that knife, Bland stabbed her husband in the head and neck — and, afterward, sliced her teenage daughter in the forearm as the teen tried to get Emii from Bland, the report says.
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Jackie and Shadow did depart the nest during last year’s show but returned safely afterward.
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The owner has subsequently been unable to occupy or rent the dwelling, and her only recourse has been to price it below market value and attempt to sell.
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The grand juror was subsequently excused from the proceedings.
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“Henceforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforward. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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