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as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming
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Recent Examples of forthcoming
The End is published or forthcoming in seven languages.
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Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Morgan was more forthcoming about his expectations for the company, and said demand for the Apollo is already apparent.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
They may be asked how many songs from a forthcoming Taylor Swift album will top the streaming charts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Today, the emotive dark-pop Los Angeles band returns after nearly four years to announce their forthcoming album, Dancing on the Wall—and with that, the release of the titular lead single.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Morgan was more forthcoming about his expectations for the company, and said demand for the Apollo is already apparent.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
They may be asked how many songs from a forthcoming Taylor Swift album will top the streaming charts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Today, the emotive dark-pop Los Angeles band returns after nearly four years to announce their forthcoming album, Dancing on the Wall—and with that, the release of the titular lead single.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
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My focus is on job approval, which not only captures a president’s popularity but has a huge impact on the performance of the president’s party in other elections, such as the upcoming November midterms.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will trend even warmer throughout the upcoming workweek, as highs climb to the upper 70s and lower 80s.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Aside from suave showmanship and feel-good Latin rhythms, the outspoken singer paid tribute to his Latino heritage and Puerto Rican history during his performance.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The deadline to submit a claim form for a 23andMe settlement is fast approaching.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In Maryland and New York, however, candidate filing deadlines are fast approaching, after which redrawing congressional maps would be nearly impossible.—
David M. Drucker,
Washington Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The most important issue facing the county is ensuring that the felt needs of residents are prioritized, and that the community feels seen, heard and responded to through honest, timely communication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Preparation before the storm, honest assessment after.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to her acting career, Lively also has the beverage brand Betty Buzz and the hair care company Blake Brown Beauty, both of which plan product launches in coming months, the source said.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mark Strand, Cox’s deputy chief economist, said that interest rates for cars — despite three recent rate cuts by the Federal Reserve — aren’t expected to decline much in coming months.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fifth commissioner, John Herbst, the only one who voted not to hire Williams nearly a year ago, has been candid with her.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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In a candid conversation with actress Jameela Jamil, Lewinsky opened up about trauma, public shaming and surviving one of the most infamous scandals in modern American history.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The math was straightforward; get rid of Perardi, pay off the debt.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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If so, keep it straightforward with east-facing for sunrise and west-facing for sunsets.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond direct employment, Meta is launching a Boone County-wide workforce development initiative through the Boone County Career Collaborative.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Nobody would have been surprised to hear Bad Bunny use one of the year’s biggest stages to levy direct condemnation of the administration’s dehumanizing bigotry.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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