FORTHCOMING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

forthcoming

adjective

fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ

Definition of forthcoming

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 Broadrick has said that Godflesh’s forthcoming final album, The End, will be more avant-garde — no yelling necessary. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 Sereno said researchers are examining areas that could provide information about Rex Junior’s integument — the animal’s outer covering — but the findings are being kept under wraps ahead of forthcoming research. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses dropped to a quiet $15 million amid a pre-holiday lull ahead of the forthcoming National Day corridor. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 While many of Nike’s recent Oregon sneakers have been released through GOAT Group via the school’s Ducks of a Feather NIL initiative, the lack of DOAF branding and the appearance of Nike e-commerce images could indicate a forthcoming Snkrs launch. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forthcoming

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Adjective

New subscribers will see the price increase starting today, while current customers will see the change reflected in their upcoming bills.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Rolls-Royce announced the beginning of drive testing for the upcoming Project Nightingale convertible.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of upcoming

Adjective

While Talarico and Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, have been outspoken in their desire to rein in data center development, both are taking a nuanced position.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
And although the medical research measure has some outspoken critics, there’s no money for an opposition campaign.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and in some states, voters are already casting ballots.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Election day in South Dakota is fast approaching, and several important statewide offices will be on your ballots.

— Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

The biggest difference is having a run-pass split and making the defense play honest, rather than keying on the Falcons' run game.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Then someone from finance asks what the company got for the money, and the honest answer is a pause.

— Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

There are two Hall of Famers and another cinch to join her in the coming years; several All-Stars as well as a number of players who made an impact for short stints or simply stopped by for a cup of coffee.

— From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Scientists are forecasting more than 450,000 deaths because of intense heat generated by El Niño in the coming months, according to a new study from the Climate Impact Lab.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

No cause of death was given, but the musician had been candid about his battle with cancer in recent years.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Those records inspire some of the most candid moments of JAŸ-Z in 8, the eight-part HBO documentary that revisits Jay-Z’s life, catalog, and legacy through extended sit-down conversations with producer Rick Rubin.

— John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

Trading a temporary delay in multibillion-dollar media rights for a permanent reduction in labor costs is a straightforward corporate calculation.

— Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
How to Use Paper Bags as Mulch Applying paper bag mulch is straightforward and can be done year-round, as long as the soil is visible.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of straightforward

Adjective

On many of the songs, Beck broke into a falsetto that was a direct homage to Prince.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
CFOs and operators should recognize that redemption pressure from 401(k) vehicles is structurally buffered at the fund level and is unlikely to translate into direct liquidity demands at the PortCo level.

— Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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