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

Then, in 2016, Correia used his position as mayor to solicit bribes from and extort prospective marijuana businesses seeking to operate in the city. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026

As with any platform, prospective members may wish to review subscription options, privacy settings, and available features before joining. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan, who met Modi last December, also signed up as a prospective buyer for chips made by Tata Electronics. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 July 2026

The leading labs are also preparing for stock market listings, and settling the question of the government's role before their shares trade would remove a major overhang for prospective investors. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026