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 But multiple tripod mounts facilitate the use of optional accessories, like an extended grip and the aforementioned viewfinder. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026 So, too, could the aforementioned lawsuit making its way through the court. — Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 Along with this kid’s Hang Time colorway and the aforementioned women’s Linen and Spotlight styles, there’s plenty of other Air Jordan 4 output on the horizon next year. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The two are always dressed to balance each other onscreen, as in complementary lavender and yellow, or that aforementioned ball’s gold and silver. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned

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The all-of-the-above proponents Another group of candidates wants to have it both ways.

— Geoffrey Henderson, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
In addition to above-average precipitation projected for the West Coast and across the southern states, precipitation along the eastern seaboard is also expected to be above average.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of above

Adjective

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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