Synonyms for prospective
prəˈspɛk tɪvprospec·tive

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1. prospectiveadjective

   of or concerned with or related to the future

   "prospective earnings"; "a prospective mother"; "a prospective bride"; "the statute is solely prospective in operation"

   Antonyms:
   retrospective, retroactive, ex post facto, retro

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1. prospectiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   future, coming

2. prospectivenoun

   Synonyms:
   distant view

3. prospectivenoun

   Synonyms:
   view, prospect, contemplation

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1. List of paraphrases for "prospective":

   potential, forward-looking, future, possible, foresight, contingent, eventual, associate, forward-thinking

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1. Gerald McSwiggan:

   The English department faculty saw a need for additional scholarship in Black studies, and decided to focus doctoral admissions this year on prospective PhD students with an interest in working in and with Black Studies, as with other departments in the University, the departments faculty will decide which areas of scholarship they wish to focus on for PhD admissions in future years.

2. Lynda Sheridan:

   As far as the strength of Terrill's lawsuit against Gawker, the action of libel, appears to be pled more factually specific, however, the remaining two causes of action -- Breach of Confidence and Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage -- appear more challenging.

3. Freddie Mac:

   Incoming data suggest inflation remains well above the desired level but showing signs of deceleration, these trends, coupled with tight labor markets, are creating increased optimism among prospective homebuyers as the housing market hits its peak in the spring and summer.

4. Chairman Mike Tiley:

   Despite extensive engagement with prospective investors the Board and shareholders have determined not to proceed with the offer, the Board and shareholders were conscious of the importance of ensuring a strong after market for the company.

5. Lu Lei:

   We will gradually expand the scope of the pilot and the application scenarios of blockchain technology in cross-border financing and macro prudential management, at the same time, (the government) will push forward a prospective study on foreign exchange reforms to deal with cryptocurrency and explore the construction of the foreign exchange regulation and technology system under the new situation.