FORMERLY KNOWN AS

Definition: Used to indicate that a mentioned entity, typically a company, had a different name in the past.

Synonyms: Previously Called, Once Known As, Formerly Named, Formerly Titled, Formerly Labeled

Usage Examples in Sentences

The singer Prince was formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

The video game company Nintendo was formerly known as Marufuku Co., Ltd.

The actor Dwayne Johnson was formerly known as The Rock.

Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon.

The tech giant Apple Inc. was formerly known as Apple Computer, Inc.

Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and later as Constantinople, is a city rich in history.

The band Queen was formerly known as Smile before Freddie Mercury joined.

The actor Mark Sinclair is more commonly known by his stage name, Vin Diesel, formerly known as Mark Vincent.

Cassius Clay was formerly known as Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers in history.

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Lake Malawi, formerly known as Lake Nyasa, is one of the African Great Lakes.

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The avant-garde technology company, once pioneering virtual reality, is now formerly known as Cyberspace Innovations.

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The grandiose palace, steeped in history, was formerly known as the regal residence of monarchs from a bygone era.

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The company, formerly known as ABC Corporation, rebranded itself last year.

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She was a famous singer, formerly known as the Queen of Pop.

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Formerly known as ABC Enterprises, the company rebranded itself to XYZ Corp.

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ABC Enterprises, formerly known as, underwent a rebranding and became XYZ Corp.

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Under a new identity as XYZ Corp, the company was formerly known as ABC Enterprises.

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The company, formerly known as XYZ Inc., has rebranded itself successfully.

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Formerly known as ABC Corporation, the tech giant dominates the market.

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In the 1990s, the band, formerly known as The Quarrymen, rose to fame.

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With its recent merger, the organization, formerly known as Alliance Enterprises, aims for global reach.