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Definitions from WordNet

Adjective upcoming has 1 sense
  1. approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming - of the relatively near future; "the approaching election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming holidays"; "the upcoming spring fashions"
    Antonym: past (indirect, via present, future)
    Antonym: present (indirect, via future, past)

Definitions from the Web

Upcoming

Definition:

adj. - happening or appearing in the near future; forthcoming.

n. - a person or thing that is expected to become popular or successful in the future.

Senses:

  1. adj. - happening soon
  2. adj. - predicted to become successful or popular
  3. n. - a person or thing that is anticipated to achieve success or popularity in the future

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Adj. upcoming describes anything that is anticipated to happen or appear in the near future.

Example sentence: The upcoming concert by the famous rock band is expected to attract a huge crowd.

Local Usage:

Adj. upcoming can also be used to describe something that is happening soon in a specific locality.

Example sentence: The upcoming fair in our town will feature local artisans and musicians.

Slang Usage:

N. upcoming can be used to refer to a person or thing that is expected to become successful or popular in the future.

Example sentence: The young actor is considered an upcoming in the film industry due to his remarkable performances.

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