on the horizon

phrase

: coming in the near future

Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.

Examples of on the horizon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Others are taking part — but remain skeptical of the fund’s ability to remake rural care, especially with new challenges on the horizon. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

Ecuador had just claimed the archipelago, and colonization was on the horizon. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 14, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Sep. 2026

Here on the southern edge of Indonesia, the stars glow like light bulbs, even on the horizon. — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Three heart surgeries followed with a fourth still on the horizon. — Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the horizon

• mizen
• spiegeleisen