follow-on

adjective

fol·​low-on ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression

follow-on noun

Examples of follow-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. —Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026

The show has long been a showcase title, gaining prominent placement in the company’s 2025 upfront presentation and follow-on pushes including a panel at last month’s CES in Las Vegas. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026

For my follow-on analysis of details about the OpenAI lawsuit and how AI can foster delusional thinking in humans, see my analysis at the link here. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

The round also includes investments from the PGA of America, Elysian Park Ventures, Interlock Capital and Entrepreneur Ventures, with follow-on investment from seed investors KB Partners, Alumni Ventures and BAM Ventures. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for follow-on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• chitosan
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon