As was
Formerly
Formerly adverb - At an earlier or previous time.
As was and formerly are semantically related in previously topic. You can use "As was" instead an adverb "Formerly".
Nearby Word: former
Both terms in one sentence
- In other words, she certainly wasn't treated well, but not nearly as horrifically as was formerly portrayed.
Source: Unintentionally Sympathetic
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