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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Apple recently farmed out to Google’s Gemini the backroom for a forthcoming “Apple Intelligence.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Dolly Parton has cancelled her forthcoming Las Vegas residency as she undergoes treatment for health issues.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

After the judge's decision to dismiss most of her case last month, Lively's lawyer suggested that a settlement might be forthcoming, but also said that her client looked forward to testifying during trial.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

They were giving out black bandannas with a drawing of Cherie Lee’s saloon emblazoned with Shaboozey “The Outlaw Cherie Lee,” the name of his forthcoming concept album.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Those who know the details are not forthcoming.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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