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noun
- The time that is yet to come; events that will happen after the present moment.
- A person's or entity's prospects or potential for success, development, or existence.
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As the most powerful Cuban American inside the United States government, Secretary of State Marco Rubio views the future of the communist island as a deeply personal matter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Women are better educated, there are better treatments available so women are no longer invisible - the future is looking better."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
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- the next chapter
- the world of tomorrow
- what lies ahead
- what's to come
Possible Antonyms
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- the here and now
- what's done is done
- the rearview mirror
