Definition of forthcoming
1 : being about to appear or to be produced or made available the forthcoming holidays your forthcoming novel funds are forthcoming
2a : responsive, outgoing a forthcoming and courteous manb : characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see 2forthright 2) not forthcoming about his memories of medical school — Mark Kramer
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Examples of forthcoming in a Sentence
He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected.
She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
Recent Examples of forthcoming from the Web
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Unlike Hansen, the KeyArena groups plan to start building immediately to provide tangible evidence to the leagues that an edifice is forthcoming.
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The former Democratic standard-bearer was perhaps her most forthcoming at Recode, even slamming her party for an inept election operation.
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For however long this series lasts, no such vacations will be forthcoming.
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White’s office has been no more forthcoming providing information about its own internal review.
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Devoted fans can add to the experience by downloading the Expansion Pass ($19.99), which immediately adds three new treasure chests full of items (including an in-game Nintendo Switch shirt), plus reserves, and pays for two forthcoming DLC packs.
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Facebook has reportedly signed deals with media companies including BuzzFeed, Vox Media and Group Nine Media to create original shows for its forthcoming video service.
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The police department nor the FBI have been forthcoming.
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Is this group of consultants dealing with a forthcoming natural disaster which someone has anticipated?
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Origin and Etymology of forthcoming
obsolete forthcome to come forth
First Known Use: circa 1532
FORTHCOMING Defined for English Language Learners
forthcoming
playDefinition of forthcoming for English Language Learners
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: appearing, happening, or arriving soon
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: readily available
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: honest and open
FORTHCOMING Defined for Kids
forthcoming
playDefinition of forthcoming for Students
1 : being about to appear the forthcoming holiday
2 : ready or available when needed Supplies will be forthcoming.
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