forthcoming

/fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/adjective

Going to happen, appear, or be published soon.

Example sentences

“Details about the forthcoming election will be posted online.”
“The band played two songs from their forthcoming album.”
“Her forthcoming novel is set in 1920s Paris.”

Usually placed before a noun: a forthcoming book, event, or report. After a verb it means willing to share information: 'He wasn't very forthcoming about his plans.'

Featured as word of the day on February 9, 2026.

Synonyms for forthcoming

upcoming
coming
approaching
impending

Antonyms

past
previous

Often confused with forthcoming

forthcoming vs forthright: forthright (adjective): Direct and honest in saying what you think, even when it might not be welcome.

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Related words

imminentLikely to happen at any moment; very close in time.reticentUnwilling to share your thoughts or talk about yourself.forsakeTo leave someone or something behind for good; to abandon or renounce.fortifyTo make a place stronger against attack by building defenses; to strengthen something.formulateTo work out an idea and state it in a clear, precise, organized form.fortitudeThe strength of mind to face pain or hardship bravely.