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 Part of what’s giving her the strength to take on the intense fitness challenge is her top secret role in the forthcoming Superman sequel, which is set to soar into cinemas on July 9, 2027. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026 The following is an adaptation from her forthcoming memoir, An Unexpected Life. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 Steinem spent her final years continuing to write, her representatives noted Thursday, including her forthcoming book An Unexpected Life. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Farke indicated Rodon would certainly be missing until after the forthcoming international break and may not be available until November arrives. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Sep. 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
  • In a clip from the upcoming season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Paul discusses with her castmates what happened at the Bachelor mansion and the similarities between the winner and her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In the meantime, Côte d'Ivoire estimates its cocoa shipments will be down 18% for this upcoming season.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of upcoming
Adjective
  • Engelbert has faced criticism from players for her overall leadership style, specifically from players who were outspoken about her lack of personal connection with them.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Americans, Trump at odds over data centers Lawmakers across the country, and on both sides of the political aisle, have become more outspoken against data centers as the national opinion shifts ahead of November's midterm elections.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Best Amazon Dress Sales Under $50 Fall is fast approaching, and while sundress season is technically over, these dresses will carry you over into the cooler months.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • August 29, the fictional date (in 1997) of the franchise’s original nuclear holocaust, is fast approaching, and Judgment Day is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of approaching
Adjective
  • Rational, honest people understand that a part of her appeal is to middle America, particularly white people in middle America.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a lot in this film to be honest, but the first one that comes to mind is probably a moment where Tyler is leading his group in a conversation with the king for the first time.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • To defend its position, Uber plans to put more than $10 billion into robotaxis in the coming years, backing the companies developing autonomous-driving systems and positioning itself as a go-to marketplace for driverless rides.
    — Akash Sriram, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To continue the celebration, Stuart Weitzman will host a series of events around the world in the coming months, including New York City and Shanghai.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming
Adjective
  • Agencies need to create opportunities for junior team members to observe client conversations, defend ideas, receive candid feedback and solve real business problems.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Muhl opened up about the family milestone in an Instagram post of her own, which featured several candid shots of the couple spending time with baby Aurelius.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • What might have been an exciting matchup between two power hitters was instead a straightforward drubbing, largely because Osaka couldn’t serve at full power.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this straightforward daily workhorse for a solid $180 off.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Such direct communication with fans is now taking place on a semi-regular basis.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • What’s in the demo Children of Infinity is a space adventure RPG, just like The Ur-Quan Masters (and its direct spiritual predecessors, Starflight and Starflight 2).
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of direct

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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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