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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
Prolific Australian collective King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have officially announced the release of their forthcoming album, Phantom Island.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
The Academy Award-winning actress, 64, will narrate the audiobook of Notes to John, a new posthumous book from the acclaimed writer, forthcoming in April 2025.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
None was forthcoming, raising questions that will persist until the trade deadline and possibly beyond.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
The Academy Award-winning actress, 64, will narrate the audiobook of Notes to John, a new posthumous book from the acclaimed writer, forthcoming in April 2025.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
None was forthcoming, raising questions that will persist until the trade deadline and possibly beyond.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthcoming
Adjective
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The release date of the upcoming game is set to start just ahead of the real-life 2025 Supercross season.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Displayed alongside the sculptures are archival Roksanda pieces, a nod to the brand’s upcoming 20th anniversary.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But several of the most outspoken opponents of the Senate resolution said they either weren't invited to the meeting or declined to attend.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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The album is raw, honest, and deeply personal—a sonic letter to women and their stories, both told and untold.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is set to become the first city in the region to launch electric flying taxis following a deal with U.S.-based Archer Aviation and plans test flights in coming months.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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But Wall Street is divided on what to expect out of this closely followed group in coming months.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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At the heart of every biography, though, lies a lacuna—something unknowable, no matter how candid or heavily documented the subject, no matter how familiar or diligent the biographer.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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For the first time, band members Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and Jon Moss come together to share their complete story, offering candid insights into their creative process, personal relationships, and the cultural impact that defined a generation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The economic case for implementing those other policies is more straightforward than the case for tariffs.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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One of the most straightforward cocktail-to-beer swaps is trading an espresso martini for a stout.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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For example, there’s a direct link between deforestation in the Amazon and the reduction of rainfall in the United States, and deforestation of the Congo Basin has a direct impact on reduction of rainfall in Europe (Duke research).—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Markle’s new podcast, Confessions Of A Female Founder, is officially here, and the Duchess of Sussex opens the series with a frank conversation with her friend, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Van Tassell and his Board of Trustees spent months in frank discussions about the mission of the school.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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