on the horizon
idiom
: coming in the near future
Scientists believe that a major breakthrough is on the horizon.
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The show will wrap with 42 episodes total, a current Broadway prequel play and a potential spinoff series on the horizon.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old also added that the singer had no idea a proposal was on the horizon.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Birthday pinata If there is a birthday on the horizon, use the Halloween candy to stuff the pinata.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s an ongoing drop in international visitors, leisure travel to Anaheim has been softening and a recession could be on the horizon.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old also added that the singer had no idea a proposal was on the horizon.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Birthday pinata If there is a birthday on the horizon, use the Halloween candy to stuff the pinata.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s an ongoing drop in international visitors, leisure travel to Anaheim has been softening and a recession could be on the horizon.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the horizon
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“On the horizon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20horizon. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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