Heretofore (adverb)

Up until the present time; until now.

Origin:

From the old english word "heretofore" meaning "to this time" or "up to now".

Examples:

1. He had never before been to the city, but heretofore he had always wanted to visit.
2. The company had heretofore been successful, but now it was struggling to stay afloat.
3. He had heretofore been a mediocre student, but he suddenly began excelling in his classes.
4. She had heretofore been a solitary person, but now she had many friends.
5. The political situation had heretofore been stable, but now it was rapidly deteriorating.