Forthcoming

usgb/ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
adjective

Something that is about to happen very soon.

There will be a forthcoming meeting next week to discuss the details.
Visual representation of "forthcoming" - Something that is about to happen very soon.
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Expectation Building

Use 'forthcoming' to indicate an event that people should prepare for or expect to occur soon.

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Be ready to submit your work for the forthcoming deadline.
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Temporal Proximity

'Forthcoming' suggests the event is very near in time, usually just days or weeks away.

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The forthcoming holiday season has everyone excited.
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aheadapproachimminentimpendingin the offingon the horizononcomingupcoming
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