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
Bailey-Ford is a producer with credits such as Amazon’s forthcoming Barbershop series.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Generational teaching, the Asociación de Amigas del Traje de Lagartera, artisan workshops, and new museums—including the Museo Marcial Moreno Pascual in Lagartera and the forthcoming Museo de las Labores de Lagartera—have all helped sustain the practice.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Dev Hynes is returning once again to the film world, with the forthcoming score for Olivia Wilde’s new A24 movie The Invite.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly hired an A-list wedding planner for their forthcoming nuptials.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Generational teaching, the Asociación de Amigas del Traje de Lagartera, artisan workshops, and new museums—including the Museo Marcial Moreno Pascual in Lagartera and the forthcoming Museo de las Labores de Lagartera—have all helped sustain the practice.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Dev Hynes is returning once again to the film world, with the forthcoming score for Olivia Wilde’s new A24 movie The Invite.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly hired an A-list wedding planner for their forthcoming nuptials.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary – a day that also happens to be the president's 80th birthday.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Bush, an outspoken critic of Israel, launched a primary challenge last fall for what’s now the sole remaining safe blue seat in Missouri after Republicans redrew the map.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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The representative earned applause from those in attendance after one attendee praised Matsui’s outspoken support of the Afghan community, especially after federal immigration agents reportedly detained multiple Afghans living in the Sacramento area late last year.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The toughest decision of the Sparks’ season to date is fast approaching.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding day is rapidly approaching—and according to one wedding planner, the nuptials may end up costing them $20 million.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Gibbons, meanwhile, pointed to vertical-format storytelling as a trend that could reshape audience behavior in the coming years.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Additional announcements regarding partnerships, licensing initiatives, and international expansion plans are expected in the coming months, the company said.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Johnson Library in Austin is among the most candid, portraying the Vietnam War as a national trauma and the president as conflicted and constrained.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The Task Force was candid about this too, and its candor extends beyond the algorithms.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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With the right window replacement company, the process can be straightforward, quick and even easy.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The drop in demand reflects the combined pressure of elevated fuel prices and shortages of refined products, the agency noted, underscoring how the conflict has moved beyond a straightforward supply shock.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The placebo effect occurs when someone experiences symptom improvement after taking a pill or receiving a treatment with no direct medical or biological effect on the condition being treated.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Locals believe this was once a troll, frozen in stone after being hit with direct sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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