FORTHCOMING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

forthcoming

adjective

fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ

Definition of forthcoming

as in upcoming

being soon to appear or take place everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala

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as in outspoken

free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming

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Recent Examples of forthcoming Robyn Palmer, while not exactly forthcoming, fills in enough of the gaps in her brief conversation with Kate that the game board comes into sharper focus. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The tour, which is subtitled The Greatest Show on Earth, will expand to Europe, North America and Ireland, with details forthcoming. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026 The score for the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will feature an original score by French electronic titans Justice. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 In the forthcoming biography, Citizen Kim, writer Jonathan Van Meter pulls back the curtain on reality superstar Kim Kardashian, to reveal some of her most personal moments that were never seen by KUWTK fans. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forthcoming

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming

Adjective

In doing so, the report adds new data to a growing pile of information about poverty and economic hardship in the state, showing that even before some of the upcoming federal benefit cuts take effect, a growing number of households are struggling.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
The state also invoked an upcoming ballot measure as a reason for the justices to refrain from intervening.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of upcoming

Adjective

Speculation and conspiracy theories have plagued Kirk’s death, fueled even by public figures such as Candace Owens, a longtime friend of Kirk, who has been outspoken about her belief that his death was orchestrated in an elaborate plot.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
As an adult, Crawford's daughter Christina was outspoken about her troubled childhood in Brentwood.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

The implications are worrying, especially when considering the fact that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching, and in some states, voters are already casting ballots.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of approaching

Adjective

Jones turned in a yeoman's effort, going 22-35 for 155 passing yards and two touchdowns while also keeping the Longhorn defense honest with his legs.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
In McDonnell, his supporters say, the mayor has an honest and principled leader who has managed to steady a department beset by low morale, dwindling staffing levels and aging facilities.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Flood expects discovery to begin in the coming months, as the lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and a jury trial.

— Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
The county has an ample pot of uncommitted funds in coming years, however, in part because of the rapid growth of the revenue stream.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

Adjective

The resulting songs are refreshingly straightforward, and self-aware about it.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Giving Americans $1,000 or $5,000 invested in a technology index is a straightforward idea; The source and use of the funds will likely be of great debate.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

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