forthcoming
Americanadjective
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coming 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
Explanation
You know when you go to a movie and they show the previews under the heading "Coming Soon?" They could just as well say forthcoming, because it means the same thing. Only who would want to see that stuffy movie? "Forthcoming with" means "providing" — hopefully your neighbors are forthcoming with candy on Halloween, so you can fill up your bag. Sometimes parents complain that their teenagers are not forthcoming with information about their life at school. When someone is forthcoming, they are open and honest about what they're saying and they do it in a willing and friendly way.
Vocabulary lists containing forthcoming
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
SpaceX’s forthcoming initial public offering attests to the boom in space travel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Brand’s forthcoming title, “How to Become a Christian in Seven Days,” is emblematic of this trend.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
He’s the author of a forthcoming book Pardons: Discretionary Clemency and the Rule of Law in Britain and America 1066–2026, all about the history of U.S. presidential pardons and the power they hold.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
Although the cyclone's devastation surpassed the impact of the 2004 tsunami, international assistance was not immediately forthcoming.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
When nothing more was forthcoming, I answered simply, “No.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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