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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
Earlier this month, All Things Go announced the first installment of its forthcoming benefit compilation, with 100% of the proceeds going to their longtime collaborators at The Ally Coalition (TAC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth, founded by Jack and Rachel Antonoff.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 June 2025
Some artifacts will also be sent to Colonial Williamsburg, the living history museum roughly a mile away, where they’ll be displayed in the forthcoming Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, which is scheduled to open next year.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The record is supposedly part of his forthcoming album Uy Scuti, which was seemingly supposed to come out in May but currently has no set release date.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
The Rage Virus, too, worked as a metaphor for America and its allies' seeming bloodlust for retaliation and the forthcoming war in Iraq.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 June 2025
Some artifacts will also be sent to Colonial Williamsburg, the living history museum roughly a mile away, where they’ll be displayed in the forthcoming Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center, which is scheduled to open next year.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The record is supposedly part of his forthcoming album Uy Scuti, which was seemingly supposed to come out in May but currently has no set release date.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
The Rage Virus, too, worked as a metaphor for America and its allies' seeming bloodlust for retaliation and the forthcoming war in Iraq.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
Adjective
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This upcoming season, Jackson will enter his eighth season with the Grizzlies.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Irvin said the village has scheduled a community meeting at the Public Safety building for Wednesday, July 30, where local officials will be available to answer questions about the upcoming project.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Ananda Lewis’ voice cut through silence like light through mist—bold, unwavering, and luminously honest.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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The people of Maryland deserve an honest conversation — not one driven by fear or false urgency.—
Joanne Frederick,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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In coming months, the project will go through various public hearings, but the meeting on Thursday was aimed at giving planning commissioners and the public a look at the overall project and a chance to give feedback for moving forward.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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In coming months, the duties are projected to sharply increase prices and curtail consumer spending, which makes up about 70% of economic activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Lovato, whose Disney Channel stardom catapulted her to fame at a young age, has been candid about her struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and disordered eating.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The candid reflections of their upbringings, their unique cultural backgrounds and the overarching complexity of living authentically are all equally important pieces of a fabric that is slowly being sewn into a quilt.—
Morgan Lieberman,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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This was a more straightforward implementation than expected.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Photo Credit: Emma Falk Via The Chicago Sky Lee advised the group to be straightforward and authentic and to maximize their time.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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For peaches that are still ripening, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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People drawn to the Mütter often share a frank, forensic fascination with the human body and the stranger aspects of science.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The result is an intimate, melancholy, frank, and surprising paean to reading and books.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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