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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
Country singer Gavin Adcock proved that to still be true by slamming the March 2024 LP, which is charting ahead of his forthcoming effort, Own Worst Enemy, during a rant at his recent concert.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
For the 2024 show, Nelson shared a statement in a press release to express his excitement regarding the forthcoming concerts.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 July 2025
Brandy and Monica shatter the glass perimeter of a maximum security sound asylum in the trailer for their forthcoming co-headlining tour.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
The Senate Banking Committee's subcommittee on digital assets will hold a hearing on the forthcoming bill at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
For the 2024 show, Nelson shared a statement in a press release to express his excitement regarding the forthcoming concerts.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 July 2025
Brandy and Monica shatter the glass perimeter of a maximum security sound asylum in the trailer for their forthcoming co-headlining tour.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
The Senate Banking Committee's subcommittee on digital assets will hold a hearing on the forthcoming bill at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
Adjective
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The performances come ahead of the upcoming U.S. and European legs of ENHYPEN’s ongoing ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This triggers waves of ads and marketing campaigns designed to capitalize on your upcoming life changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The appraisal was not crude, but rather honest and profound.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Hathaway has been candid about her motherhood journey, which began with her eldest in 2016.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Join entrepreneurs for a candid talk show session that pulls back the curtain on the true costs behind every price tag, from sourcing and fair wages to overhead and sustainability.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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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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This involves frank and open pro-and-con discussions between doctor and patient in which many issues are taken into consideration, including age, race (African-American men are at higher risk), family history, diet and obesity (a high fat diet and too much body fat increase risk).—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 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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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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