on the horizon
idiom
: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
Examples of on the horizon in a Sentence
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Yet another streaming service bundle is on the horizon, this time courtesy of Comcast.
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Weekend getaways, tropical excursions, and outdoor staycations are all on the horizon this summer.
—Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Bush fires that had been on the horizon the day before were now rapidly approaching.
—Delger Erdenesanaa, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Whether in the past or present, fans of Rice’s book might see the season as a march to inevitable doom for these characters, who have been dancing around some very tragic events on the horizon.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 13 May 2024
Show producer Sam Moor hinted to the BBC in April that more Bluey was on the horizon, but did not confirm a fourth season.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Browse our upcoming events to see what's on the horizon.
—Kevin M. Esvelt, STAT, 8 May 2024
With Mother's Day and graduation season on the horizon, Amazon is offering a discount on Apple AirPods that should not be passed up.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 8 May 2024
With an album on the horizon, Megan is set to hit the road for her Hot Girl Summer World Tour.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Weekend getaways, tropical excursions, and outdoor staycations are all on the horizon this summer.
—Sanah Faroke, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
Bush fires that had been on the horizon the day before were now rapidly approaching.
—Delger Erdenesanaa, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Whether in the past or present, fans of Rice’s book might see the season as a march to inevitable doom for these characters, who have been dancing around some very tragic events on the horizon.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 13 May 2024
Show producer Sam Moor hinted to the BBC in April that more Bluey was on the horizon, but did not confirm a fourth season.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Browse our upcoming events to see what's on the horizon.
—Kevin M. Esvelt, STAT, 8 May 2024
With Mother's Day and graduation season on the horizon, Amazon is offering a discount on Apple AirPods that should not be passed up.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 8 May 2024
With an album on the horizon, Megan is set to hit the road for her Hot Girl Summer World Tour.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 May 2024
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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