thereafter
adverb
there·af·ter
t͟her-ˈaf-tər 
1
: after that
2
archaic
: according to that : accordingly
Synonyms of thereafter
Examples of thereafter in a Sentence
Thereafter, the two companies operated in full partnership.
gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter
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The lapping waves that arrive shortly thereafter are an alarming detour, but their presence quickly feels normal.
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Our party waited 10 minutes to be seated and was served wine shortly thereafter, but the food came out at a snail’s pace.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Globally, the season will drop on August 5 with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter on Wednesdays.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
He was involved shortly thereafter in drafting Payton.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Our party waited 10 minutes to be seated and was served wine shortly thereafter, but the food came out at a snail’s pace.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Globally, the season will drop on August 5 with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter on Wednesdays.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
He was involved shortly thereafter in drafting Payton.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thereafter
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“Thereafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereafter. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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thereafter
adverb
there·af·ter
t͟ha-ˈraf-tər
t͟he-
: after that
it was returned shortly thereafter
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