forthcoming
adjective
forth·com·ing
fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ 
ˈfȯrth-
1
: being about to appear or to be produced or made available
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
funds are forthcoming
2
a
: responsive, outgoing
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see forthright entry 1 sense 1)
… not forthcoming about his memories of medical school …—
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She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
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Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
In remarks to his Assembly colleagues, Alvarez described the bill as a step toward reforming leadership of the state’s education system but teased forthcoming policymaking, with more input from teachers and other education groups.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Netflix has unveiled a first look at its forthcoming competition show based on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory — and also a first listen, which might be the key element here.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Nike has been teasing its forthcoming partnership with the German team throughout this World Cup.
—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthcoming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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forthcoming
adjective
forth·com·ing
(ˈ)fōrth-ˈkəm-iŋ
(ˈ)fȯrth-
1
a
: being about to appear : approaching
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
b
: readily available
supplies will be forthcoming soon
2
a
: outgoing sense 2
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: open and candid
not forthcoming about her past
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