aforementioned
adjective
afore·men·tioned
ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd 
ˈa-ˌfȯr-ˌmen-,
ˈa-ˌfər-
: mentioned previously
Examples of aforementioned in a Sentence
Indeed, scientific metaphors and analogies surface regularly in the text which, as noted earlier, is easy to follow with persistence on the part of the reader but is strangely unrewarding. The main reason for this is that any sustained argument is notable by its absence, several of the chapters following Chapter 3 having the appearance of relatively self-contained papers. This effect is heightened by the aforementioned tendency on the part of the authors to detour into scientific or quasi-scientific concepts and analogies without really drawing out the significance of such discussion …
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Roy C. Wood, Service Industries Journal, October 1997
The banner front page headline in last Sunday's Day proclaimed authoritatively "To many, casino has eroded quality of life." Had objectivity ruled, the aforementioned headline leading off the series might have read: "To most, casino has either improved or not affected quality of life one whit."
—The Day, 24 Oct. 1993
The aforementioned book is the author's most famous work.
with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans
Roy C. Wood, Service Industries Journal, October 1997
The banner front page headline in last Sunday's Day proclaimed authoritatively "To many, casino has eroded quality of life." Had objectivity ruled, the aforementioned headline leading off the series might have read: "To most, casino has either improved or not affected quality of life one whit."
—The Day, 24 Oct. 1993
The aforementioned book is the author's most famous work.
with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans
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Except this time… remember how that aforementioned boyfriend tossed her phone into the water?
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
After two earlier Warners-centric catastrophes (see: AOL Time Warner, ca. 2001-09, and the aforementioned AT&T debacle), how could anyone think that the third time would prove to be the charm?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
The aforementioned Caudalie mist is essential for keeping her complexion hydrated and soothed throughout the day, and Lipa’s night cream of choice is none other than Medik8’s excellent Advanced Restore Night Cream.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
However, in the future, these spaces will evolve to include the aforementioned traits.
—Margarita Simonova, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
After two earlier Warners-centric catastrophes (see: AOL Time Warner, ca. 2001-09, and the aforementioned AT&T debacle), how could anyone think that the third time would prove to be the charm?
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
The aforementioned Caudalie mist is essential for keeping her complexion hydrated and soothed throughout the day, and Lipa’s night cream of choice is none other than Medik8’s excellent Advanced Restore Night Cream.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
However, in the future, these spaces will evolve to include the aforementioned traits.
—Margarita Simonova, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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“Aforementioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aforementioned. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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aforementioned
adjective
afore·men·tioned
-ˌmen-chənd
: mentioned before
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