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Definitions

prospective

[pruh-spek-tiv] / prəˈspɛk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
anticipated, potential
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eventual expected proposed soon-to-be
WEAK
about to be approaching awaited coming considered destined forthcoming future hoped-for imminent impending intended likely looked-for planned possible promised to come to-be
Antonyms
WEAK
agreed concurred

Example Sentences

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Even amid worries about rising capital expenditure and lower prospective returns, the return on equity for these stocks remains high, with earnings revisions more positive than for any other sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

We saw documents outlining similar scam scenarios, in multiple languages, to build trust with the victims and reassure them about prospective "investments".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cal State L.A. will receive $48 million to add more students to its master of social work programs and provide more than 1,000 scholarships and grants for prospective students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

On a notebook on her coffee table, she wrote Cynthia Renee Ortiz, doodling hearts around her prospective married name.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He also made the transition from horseman to auto driver as easy as possible for prospective buyers.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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