1
as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forthcoming
The condominium board has not been forthcoming about this.
—
Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The 25 best drama series on Netflix to get hooked on
Speaking with EW, Lampert and Glinski revealed that an answer is forthcoming.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming.
Likely to leave
Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026)
Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Russian officials have said for weeks that such a document is forthcoming.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The 25 best drama series on Netflix to get hooked on
Speaking with EW, Lampert and Glinski revealed that an answer is forthcoming.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming.
Likely to leave
Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026)
Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Russian officials have said for weeks that such a document is forthcoming.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthcoming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
Adjective
-
Designer and stylist Rachel Zoe, who starred in her own reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project, from 2008 to 2013, is returning to the network in the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
-
Heading into season 3, the podcast tackles investing, strategy, and reinvention with high-profile guests, including investor and sports team owner Josh Harris, as well as Magic Johnson, who is appearing on an upcoming episode.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
6 June 2025
Adjective
-
Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
-
Thompson, who turned 31 in April, was a longtime leader of the Panthers’ locker room, known for his energy, quickness and outspoken nature.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
Adjective
-
How can leaders conduct honest conversations without inspiring defensiveness, denial, or backlash?—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
One of those fans, apparently, is singer Ciara, who recently urged the Harlem artist to make Lampkin an honest women after running into the rapper in the BET Awards press room this weekend.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
-
Trump’s tariffs are generating fresh uncertainty forecasters say will further curtail job growth in coming months.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
-
In coming days, crews will demobilize equipment, clear construction staging areas, test rail signals, and resurface and inspect the track.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
Adjective
-
The candid video showed the cat gently moving his paw to pump breast milk for his owner, who had recently given birth.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
-
But when navigated well, this process can strengthen the relationship and ensure that directors serve as your candid, engaged, and strategic partners.—
Rachel DuRose,
Harvard Business Review,
28 May 2025
Adjective
-
The House previously approved a budget bill that contained a fairly straightforward provision to ban state AI regulation for 10 years.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
-
That's pretty straightforward — not something that will keep CBO analysts working overtime.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Adjective
-
United Airlines recently launched new direct service connecting Nice, France, and Washington, D.C.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
-
People reported that in 1960, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip determined that Mountbatten-Windsor would be the surname for their direct descendants.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
-
Both of our leads fundamentally change their personalities in an effort to be liked and accepted, which is a frank and brutal implication about what the world will demand.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
10 June 2025
-
Apple claims Personas will look much better and more natural—which wouldn't be saying too much, to be frank.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share