forthcoming

adjective

fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce forthcoming (audio)
Definition of forthcomingnext
1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala

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2
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 duo will star opposite each other in the forthcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls, which is directed by Dylan Meyer, Stewart’s wife. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026 Mustafa also co-curated the Dhaka Art Summit in 2018 and is curating the forthcoming quadrennial Rubaiya Qatar, which will be held in Doha in November of 2026. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026 To promote his forthcoming film Ebenezer, a fresh take on Charles Dickens’ beloved A Christmas Carol character, Ebenezer Scrooge, Depp stepped out in full Victorian regalia beneath a shower of fake snow for some impromptu fan interactions. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 His forthcoming album, Mule, begins with this moment of darkness. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
  1. upcoming
  2. outspoken
  3. approaching
  4. honest
  5. coming
  6. candid
  7. straightforward
  8. direct
Adjective
  • Last school year the district experienced an enrollment drop of about 13,000 students, the Miami Herald reported and is projected to lose another 8,000 in the upcoming school year.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Patrick DeHaan, analyst at GasBuddy, agreed, telling NBC News that the upcoming hurricane season could further complicate gas prices.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of upcoming
Adjective
  • Jennifer Wedel, whose daughter graduated from Heritage Christian Academy, has been outspoken about her frustration and anger at Eric Crawford allowing his son to work around children.
    — Rachel Royster July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Among the most outspoken skeptics is Dave Caneer, a former Cal Poly swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1970s.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • So, with another knockout game fast approaching, will Messi step up if Argentina is awarded another spot kick?
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • For the Master Plan to be implemented, cities representing 80% of the population of the participating cities must approve the plan by the deadline of August 14, 2026, which is fast approaching.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Definition of approaching
Adjective
  • Choose one practical repair, one honest conversation, or one limit that makes home more livable.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • The Odyssey Pirate Scams Strike At Breakneck Speed The speed at which such threats emerged is hardly eyebrow-raising to be honest, after all the hype around The Odyssey had been building for quite a while.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The people who thrive in the coming decade will not be the ones who out-compete the machines.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • We’re told the NHL is a copycat league, so what team serves as a template for Steen’s trades/signings in the coming seasons?
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of coming
Adjective
  • Yes, there are behind-the-scenes snippets from their projects with candid photos, but the chances of us seeing the inside of one of their houses feels slim to none.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Executives who openly acknowledge complexity and are candid about limitations cultivate a much stronger internal culture.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • There is also a fair amount of misinformation circulating on social media and plenty of unanswered questions about the process as a whole — and many don’t have straightforward answers.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Harmony Taylor, a partner at Law Firm Carolinas and the former chair of the North Carolina Community Association Institute Legislative Action Committee, said many HOA proposals appear straightforward when they’re first introduced.
    — Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • This was a different era, when most teams at that level would have played direct, physical football.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The last major hurricane to hit Miami-Dade County was the catastrophic Hurricane Andrew in 1992, but the city did not take a direct hit.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of direct

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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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