forthcoming
adjective
forth·com·ing
fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ 
ˈfȯrth-
1
: being about to appear or to be produced or made available
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
funds are forthcoming
2
a
: responsive, outgoing
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see forthright entry 1 sense 1)
not forthcoming about his memories of medical school—
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He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected.
She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
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Quite necessary for the actor, who has been spotted both enjoying a Euro summer in Ibiza and Italy, and filming for her forthcoming film, Wuthering Heights.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2025
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The country music star and jeans company collaborated on a series of apparel pieces in time for the forthcoming fall season, with styles for women and girls.
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Showrunner and prequel creator Matthew B. Roberts wasn't much more forthcoming when asked about the potential connection, laughing nervously in response.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2025
Drescher’s acting career is in full force this year, as she is set to appear in the upcoming Spinal Tap II and has a starring role as Timothée Chalamet’s mom in the forthcoming A24 film Marty Supreme.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025
The country music star and jeans company collaborated on a series of apparel pieces in time for the forthcoming fall season, with styles for women and girls.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Showrunner and prequel creator Matthew B. Roberts wasn't much more forthcoming when asked about the potential connection, laughing nervously in response.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthcoming. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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forthcoming
adjective
forth·com·ing
(ˈ)fōrth-ˈkəm-iŋ
(ˈ)fȯrth-
1
a
: being about to appear : approaching
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
b
: readily available
supplies will be forthcoming soon
2
a
: outgoing sense 2
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: open and candid
not forthcoming about her past
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