forthcoming
adjective
forth·com·ing
fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ 
ˈfȯrth-
1
: being about to appear or to be produced or made available
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
funds are forthcoming
2
a
: responsive, outgoing
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness (see forthright entry 1 sense 1)
not forthcoming about his memories of medical school—
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Examples of forthcoming in a Sentence
He was more forthcoming about his past than they expected.
She has been less than forthcoming about her involvement in the scandal.
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Kate then effectively disappeared for the next couple months — and no new information was forthcoming.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the case is under a gag order, which means no more information will be forthcoming until trial.
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If your new partner has a reputation for fair dealings and has been forthcoming about their goals and expectations, making the first gesture of goodwill can help establish a foundation of trust.
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In France, a preliminary investigation does not necessarily mean criminal charges are forthcoming or that a trial will occur.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the case is under a gag order, which means no more information will be forthcoming until trial.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
If your new partner has a reputation for fair dealings and has been forthcoming about their goals and expectations, making the first gesture of goodwill can help establish a foundation of trust.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In France, a preliminary investigation does not necessarily mean criminal charges are forthcoming or that a trial will occur.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forthcoming. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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forthcoming
adjective
forth·com·ing
(ˈ)fōrth-ˈkəm-iŋ
(ˈ)fȯrth-
1
a
: being about to appear : approaching
the forthcoming holidays
your forthcoming novel
b
: readily available
supplies will be forthcoming soon
2
a
: outgoing sense 2
a forthcoming and courteous man
b
: open and candid
not forthcoming about her past
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