on the horizon

ADJECTIVE

imminent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

forthcoming immediate impending inevitable likely looming possible probable unavoidable

WEAK

about to happen approaching brewing close coming expectant fast-approaching following gathering in store in the air in the cards in the offing in the wind in view ineluctable inescapable inevasible menacing near nearing next nigh on its way on the verge overhanging see it coming threatening to come unescapable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable distant escapable later never unlikely

WEAK

doubtful far future

ADJECTIVE

impending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approaching brewing imminent looming

STRONG

coming gathering hovering menacing near nearing overhanging portending threatening

WEAK

at hand in the cards in the offing in the wind looking to ominous proximate see it coming waiting to

Antonyms

STRONG

gone past

WEAK

distant later never remote

Example Sentences

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For investors, the challenge isn’t to identify a single turning point on the horizon.

From Barron's

But instead of nuclear orange, the skyline looks dark, with just a taste of citrus disappearing on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times

And now, theater owners are contending with another concern on the horizon: a potential deal for Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal

A recalibration similar to that of the 2000s could be on the horizon.

From Barron's

“Eyes on the horizon boys. Let’s make it count.”

From The Wall Street Journal