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forthcoming

[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˈkʌm ɪŋ, ˈfoʊrθ- /
ADJECTIVE
expected, imminent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipated approaching awaited coming impending upcoming
WEAK
accessible at hand available destined fated future in evidence in preparation in prospect in store in the cards in the wind inescapable inevitable nearing obtainable on tap oncoming open pending predestined prospective ready resulting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
remote
WEAK
bygone distant gone past

Example Sentences

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The company reportedly has delayed the release of its forthcoming AI model until May after it failed to perform as well as similar products from competitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“The administration needs to be more forthcoming when they send folks over here,” he vented to reporters.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Fairey was forthcoming about his opinions on art, politics and technology, drawing applause at one point for saying that using AI in art is not something to be afraid of.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Selected by Sarah L. Kaufman, the author of the forthcoming book “Verb Your Enthusiasm: How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He paused, waiting for a spark of recognition, and couldn’t believe that it wasn’t forthcoming.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.