AFOREMENTIONED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

aforementioned

adjective

ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd

Definition of aforementioned

as in above

mentioned previously with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans

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Recent Examples of aforementioned The aforementioned removable burner and its accompanying propane hose are key to the FireFold's restriction-compliant operation. — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 The core — the aforementioned trio as well as four-time All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale — is signed through 2027 at least. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those who advocate for and support communism, fascism and national socialism might do well to remember that millions fled those countries governed by the aforementioned ideologies for America, the good, ol’ USA. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Looking at the chart since its last earnings report on May 27, the stock rallied to around $209, before quickly reversing course and heading to the aforementioned June low. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned

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Adjective

This is a player who has been a modestly above-average finisher throughout his career, and has a serious nose for cashing in greasy goals at the net front.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The funding will go toward an above-grade railroad crossing at Northeast 23rd Street, Decatur Avenue, and Samuels Avenue.

— Emily Holshouser August 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of above

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On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025

Definition of aforesaid

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In those days, the Emirati air force and air defense were much more modest than today, outmatched in quality and quantity by Iran’s air and naval forces built in the preceding decade by the last shah.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 22 Mar. 2026
As a result, far fewer people were arrested and deported from the border than in the preceding few years.

— Albert Sun, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2026

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