forthcoming
Americanadjective
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coming come forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time.
the forthcoming concert.
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ready or available when required or expected.
He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.
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frank and cooperative; candid.
In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.
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friendly and outgoing; sociable.
noun
adjective
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approaching in time
the forthcoming debate
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about to appear
his forthcoming book
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available or ready
the money wasn't forthcoming
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open or sociable
Other Word Forms
- forthcomingness noun
- unforthcoming adjective
Etymology
Origin of forthcoming
Example Sentences
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Recruitment is everything - if you can crack that side of things and bring good players to your club, then success will be forthcoming.
From BBC
Gucci is facing a backlash after using AI to generate images to promote its forthcoming show at Milan Fashion Week.
From BBC
New interim head coach Tudor has a crippling injury list to contend with, plus a forthcoming Champions League last-16 tie to negotiate.
From BBC
The president’s envoys are no more forthcoming with a rationale for the threatened military strikes.
From Salon
Eyewitnesses filmed plumes of smoke rising over several cities including Guadalajara - one of the host cities of the forthcoming Fifa World Cup.
From BBC
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