Synonyms of prospective

prospective

adjective

as in potential

likely to be or become something at a later time

The school had a luncheon for prospective students.

Related Words

• potential
• future
• possible
• upcoming
• anticipated
• awaited
• expected
• subsequent
• planned
• predicted
• later
• coming
• approaching
• eventual
• projected
• impending
• unborn
• forthcoming
• nearing
• imminent
• final
• oncoming
• after
• posterior
• ensuing
• last
• ultimate
• pending
• ulterior

Dissimilar Words

• previous
• prior
• precedent
• anterior
• past
• antecedent
• preceding
• bygone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prospective

While districts nationwide are experiencing a shortage of prospective teachers, applications are up at Oak Park and River Forest. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Private developers in at least 11 communities withdrew from prospective deals with DHS. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

After being invited to be part of the NFL’s Accelerator Program for prospective future head coaches this offseason, Adams is a name that has now been taken notice of around the NFL. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

The assertion was based on discussions with existing and prospective partners, however, and the report did not quantify that demand or disclose binding purchase commitments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026