soon-to-be
On the horizon
Soon-to-be describes someone or something about to become what the following word specifies: a soon-to-be father, a soon-to-be graduate, soon-to-be newlyweds.
The phrase modifies nouns to indicate an imminent change in status or role.
It always precedes the noun it modifies and requires hyphens.
About to occur
- impendingSoon to occur
- upcomingSoon to occur
- forthcomingSoon to appear
- approachingComing toward something
nearing · pending · looming · inevitable · proximate · oncoming · shortly · momentarily
Woman getting married
graduate · retiree · homeowner · spouse · newlywed · citizen · resident · member
One who receives legacy
- heiressFemale wealth recipient
- successorOne who replaces another
- inheritorOne who receives bequests
- designateFormally select or name
elect · nominee · apparent · presumptive · predecessor · incumbent · replacement
imminent
About to occur
- impendingSoon to occur
- upcomingSoon to occur
- forthcomingSoon to appear
approaching · nearing · pending · looming · inevitable · proximate · oncoming · shortly · momentarily · close
bride
Woman getting married
father · graduate · retiree · homeowner · spouse · newlywed · citizen · resident · member · employee
heir
One who receives legacy
designate · elect · nominee · apparent · presumptive · predecessor · incumbent · replacement
pregnant
Gestating offspring internally
enrolled · inducted · naturalized · ordained · inaugurated · tenured · certified · licensed · qualified · appointed
novice
Inexperienced newcomer to field
apprentice · intern · initiate · pledge · candidate · inductee · entrant · freshman · beginner · probationer
- coming soontrailer, teaser, preview, sneak peek, preorder