PROSPECTIVE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

prospective

adjective

Definition of prospective

as in potential

likely to be or become something at a later time The school had a luncheon for prospective students.

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Recent Examples of prospective The University of California system has released its latest admissions data, revealing significant trends for prospective students. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 For prospective buyers, the combination of flat prices and rising inventory in select markets may create more opportunities than existed a year ago. — James Ward, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 With prospective starter Harold Landry III still on the physically unable to perform list, Jacas is playing behind Dre’Mont Jones and Elijah Ponder. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Army Animal Care Specialist Grizel Cornejo said many prospective recruits are surprised by the range of career opportunities available while serving. — Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prospective

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Adjective

Discussion of the matter during Monday’s meeting was brief and dismissed, as the agenda instead focused on potential CFP expansion to 16 and 24 teams.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The series is designed as a multi-platform franchise with potential extensions into comics, games and merchandise.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of potential

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Rachel Ionata, a research and development manager at the center, said the effort is driven by a desire to preserve the environment for future generations.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
But Malonga soon too will push the rebuilding Storm to future deep postseason runs like the ex-Storm great once did.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of future

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Mangione's lawyers and federal prosecutors in Manhattan also discussed a possible guilty plea in his federal case in June, sources previously told ABC News.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
With an address right in the heart of Paris, this place is ideal for first-timers who want to see as much as possible, or art lovers who are in town specifically to see the Louvre.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

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