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 lawsuit argues the change violates the Administrative Procedure Act because it was adopted without explanation and the First Amendment, which protects lawyers' ability to advise people of their legal rights and seek prospective clients. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 Any support Arab parties might provide to a prospective coalition would come in exchange for political concessions, Rudnitzky said. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The news came out in a mundane, bureaucratic way, as information about prospective land sales in midsize cities often does. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit argues the change violates the Administrative Procedure Act, because it was adopted without explanation, and the 1st Amendment, which protects lawyers’ ability to advise people of their legal rights and seek prospective clients. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prospective

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Adjective

Within this framework, advanced radar systems serve as a critical component by providing information about potential aerial activity.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The potential Democratic hopeful for president is not a socialist.

— Grace Byron, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of potential

Adjective

As Mercury stations direct in Scorpio, a friendship, group commitment, or future plan may return to your attention.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
The district will still need to issue another more than $200 million in bonds to pay for the facilities work, with future bond sales planned for 2027 and 2029.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of future

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Digital twin technology makes this possible by creating virtual representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes that can be updated with operational data.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

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