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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He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected.
She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Lionsgate chair Adam Fogelson revealed Tuesday at the Las Vegas event that Feig, director of the forthcoming sequel Another Simple Favor, signed the pact through his production company Feigco Entertainment, headed up by Feig and producing partner Laura Fischer.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
This development marks a new chapter in her relationship with the company, prompting speculation about the nature and scope of her forthcoming contributions.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Senate Republicans are eyeing potential consideration on a forthcoming compromise budget resolution this week to advance President Trump’s tax agenda.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthcoming. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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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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