1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming
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Recent Examples of forthcoming
The artist’s book Tony Bechara: Annotations on Color Schemes, detailing his process, will appear this summer, while a monograph, including an interview with Bechara and Hans Ulrich Obrist, is forthcoming from El Museo del Barrio and KMEC Books.
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The network has set a June 22 premiere date released a first teaser for the drama’s forthcoming season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
The Trump Organization has several other forthcoming projects in the Middle East, including the opening of a resort in Oman.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Ilona Maher is embracing her body yet again for the forthcoming issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The network has set a June 22 premiere date released a first teaser for the drama’s forthcoming season.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
The Trump Organization has several other forthcoming projects in the Middle East, including the opening of a resort in Oman.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Ilona Maher is embracing her body yet again for the forthcoming issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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President Donald Trump has said tariffs will likely impact shoppers, saying in an April 30 Cabinet meeting that tariffs could lead to fewer, but more expensive gifts this upcoming holiday season.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Given this, and her upcoming flight, Farrington naturally wanted to avoid getting sick.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The families who manage this best are the ones who acknowledge it openly, and make space for honest conversations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But that was less Counsell putting Brown on notice about his spot in the rotation and more so just being honest.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In coming months, the hospital’s electronic medical records will be integrated into the Duke Health system, providing patients more access to Duke specialty care, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Another system is moving out of the Rockies and into the Plains in coming days, Chenard said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In this candid conversation, Jones opens up about the journey behind the book, his hopes for young creatives, and why true inclusion in Hollywood is still a work in progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The second is Ladies of London, a Housewives-esque candid reality series following six wealthy Brits.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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Overall, this is straightforward, with a finish that is a touch light Enjoy over the next 2-4 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On the surface, this was a straightforward inquiry.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Putin proposed direct talks after European powers demanded a 30-day ceasefire, threatening massive new sanctions on Moscow.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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After four days of direct military strikes on the other’s territory, many in the region feared that – in the absence of meaningful international pressure – the tit-for-tat strikes would continue to escalate.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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The Grammy nominee, who has been an outspoken supporter for Palestinians, got frank about their stance in an Instagram video responding to Cornell’s recent decision to pull the plug on their concert.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While their relationship can be frank and Emery can be tough on him, it is all done with a purpose: Rogers maximising his boundless potential.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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