as in yet
up to this or that time
having been heretofore unwilling to fly, he was forced to make an exception for his brother's out-of-state wedding
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Recent Examples of heretofore
Add to all this that capital outlays frequently unearth new productive leaps heretofore not thought of, and a quick completion of this merger becomes more pressing.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Whether the Michael sequel will come to fruition and cover any of this uncharted territory—or flash back to territory that was avoided in the first film, like the entirety of The Wiz—is heretofore unknown.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Hearing a heretofore unseen character dismiss the studied, experienced perspective of our lead investigator is enough to turn your stomach.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2026
On screen, Lipa’s work has heretofore been limited to roles in Argylle and Barbie, as well as multiple appearances on Saturday Night Live both as host and musical guest.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heretofore
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Whether the Michael sequel will come to fruition and cover any of this uncharted territory—or flash back to territory that was avoided in the first film, like the entirety of The Wiz—is heretofore unknown.
—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Hearing a heretofore unseen character dismiss the studied, experienced perspective of our lead investigator is enough to turn your stomach.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2026
On screen, Lipa’s work has heretofore been limited to roles in Argylle and Barbie, as well as multiple appearances on Saturday Night Live both as host and musical guest.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heretofore
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Her Spotify discography does not include any full albums as of yet, but does show a six-song EP and three singles released in 2020 through 2023.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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“Heretofore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heretofore. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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