henceforward

adverb

hen(t)s-ˈfȯr-wərd How to pronounce henceforward (audio)
Definition of henceforwardnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henceforward
  1. later
  2. henceforth
  3. hereafter
  4. afterward
  5. subsequently
Adverb
  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • About a minute later, Guardado began breathing heavily, followed by some sputtering and twitching.
    — KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of later
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  • In its place, the team from Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks — henceforth known as Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza — will carve out its own niche at 2429 Edgewater Drive in Orlando.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • 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
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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  • The win was the 200th for coach Guy Gardner, the Sea Kings’ head coach since 2009, and afterward his players sang happy birthday to senior wide receiver and defensive back Kevin Owens — a testament to how close knit the team has grown.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Kii said that while the world knows about the Chernobyl disaster itself, far less is known about how the lives of people in the area changed afterward.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of afterward
Adverb
  • The oil market has sold off during previous phases of the war on rumors of a possible settlement, only for the conflict to subsequently escalate and spike prices again.
    — Spencer Kimball,Justina Lee, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their protest was said at the time to have caused roughly £10,000 in damage, primarily to the work’s frame, and the two activists subsequently received prison sentences.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of subsequently

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“Henceforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforward. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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