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February 9, 2026

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.'

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