Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for forthcoming. Search instead for forthcomings.
Synonyms

forthcoming

American  
[fawrth-kuhm-ing, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˈkʌm ɪŋ, ˈfoʊrθ- /

adjective

  1. coming come forth, or about to come forth; about to appear; approaching in time.

    the forthcoming concert.

  2. ready or available when required or expected.

    He assured us that payment would be forthcoming.

  3. frank and cooperative; candid.

    In his testimony, the senator could have been more forthcoming.

  4. friendly and outgoing; sociable.


noun

  1. a coming come forth; appearance.

forthcoming British  
/ ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. approaching in time

    the forthcoming debate

  2. about to appear

    his forthcoming book

  3. available or ready

    the money wasn't forthcoming

  4. open or sociable

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • forthcomingness noun
  • unforthcoming adjective

Etymology

Origin of forthcoming

First recorded in 1515–25; forth + coming

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.

Looney said the company was still in talks with possible hyperscaler clients at its forthcoming sites, where he aims to start bringing compute capacity online late next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fairey was forthcoming about his opinions on art, politics and technology, drawing applause at one point for saying that using AI in art is not something to be afraid of.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s always wanted to try frybread, but opportunities have not been forthcoming, despite her knowing for years that she’s Chickasaw.

From Literature

“Even if we completely maximize production with the forthcoming missions ramp, which we need to, it will still be many years before we replace what was just used.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Selected by Sarah L. Kaufman, the author of the forthcoming book “Verb Your Enthusiasm: How to Master the Art of the Verb and Transform Your Writing.”

From The Wall Street Journal