Definition of henceforthnext
as in later
from this point on henceforth, there will be no more prolonged coffee breaks

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Recent Examples of henceforth Actresses of a certain age are henceforth barred from investigating crimes on TV. Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 And henceforth, the Oscars statue should only be referred to as little gold guy. Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 The primary purpose of the university would henceforth be the pursuit of pure knowledge. Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026 In one episode, for example, the participants join Cummings in the castle’s dining hall for a gathering henceforth known as the Black Banquet. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for henceforth
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Adverb
  • According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Not long afterward, he was elected president on a platform deeply hostile to the West and its liberal ideology, and especially to the United States — threatening a hard fight in the event of war.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • The owner has subsequently been unable to occupy or rent the dwelling, and her only recourse has been to price it below market value and attempt to sell.
    Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • The grand juror was subsequently excused from the proceedings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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“Henceforth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforth. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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