on next sunday

USAGE SUMMARY

"on next Sunday" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to an event or activity that will occur on the upcoming Sunday. Example: "I will be attending a concert on next Sunday."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

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Exact Expressions

8 human-written examples

Or catch it on next Sunday, plus the Sonnets read in 25 languages.

Independent

Previews: Saturday at 8 p.m.; next Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets: $32 $244 on next Sunday.

The New York Times

Stops are scheduled at Winslow, Waterville, Skowhegan and Norridgewock on next Sunday and at Bingham, Solon, Kingfield and Madison on Sept. 29.

The New York Times

Now Joely Richardson and Cotter Smith are acting out another stricken pas de deux, as a Midwestern politician and his wife in Mr. Weller's "SIDE EFFECTS," which opens on next Sunday at the Lucille Lortel Theater.

The New York Times

"Ribbon of Highway - Endless Skyway: A Concert in the Spirit of Woody Guthrie" will be presented on next Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Irvington Town Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington.

The New York Times

It was Day 14 of the March for Justice, an epic trudge started by the Republican People's Party, or C.H.P., that began in Ankara, the capital, on June 15 and is scheduled to end some 250 miles later — as the crow flies — in Istanbul on next Sunday.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

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Roll on next Saturday.

BBC

On Easter Sunday.

The New York Times

Died on Easter Sunday.

The New York Times

By Louis Menand John Maynard Keynes died on Easter Sunday, April 21 , 1946

The New Yorker

John Maynard Keynes died on Easter Sunday, April 21 , 1946

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When scheduling events, combine "on next sunday" with a specific time to avoid ambiguity. For example, "The meeting is on next sunday at 2 PM."

Common error

Avoid using "on next sunday" if the context doesn't clearly establish the current day. If there's a chance of confusion, specify the exact date (e.g., "on July 27th") instead.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "on next sunday" functions primarily as an adverbial phrase of time. It specifies when an event or action will take place, modifying a verb or clause to provide temporal context. Ludwig confirms that the phrase is grammatically correct.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

80%

Academia

10%

Science

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "on next sunday" is a grammatically correct phrase used to specify the upcoming sunday. Ludwig confirms its correctness, and while it's not the most formal expression, it's widely acceptable in various contexts, especially in news and media. Related phrases include "next sunday" and "the following sunday". When using the phrase, make sure the date is clear to avoid ambiguity. It's more common in journalistic and general contexts than in highly formal or scientific writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

the following sunday

Specifies the sunday immediately after the current one, removing the word "next".

next sunday

Omits the preposition "on", making the phrase slightly more concise.

coming sunday

Replaces "next" with "coming", indicating the approach of sunday.

this coming sunday

Adds "this" for emphasis, clarifying which sunday is being referred to.

sunday week

An informal way of saying "the sunday after next".

sunday next

Inverts the order of "next" and "sunday", creating a slightly archaic feel.

the subsequent sunday

Replaces "next" with "subsequent", adding a touch of formality.

on the sunday ahead

Uses "ahead" to convey the forward-looking nature of the date.

a week from sunday

Indicates a duration of one week from the current sunday.

on the appointed sunday

Uses "appointed" to suggest a pre-arranged or scheduled sunday.

FAQs

Is it correct to say "on next sunday"?

Yes, "on next sunday" is grammatically correct and commonly used to refer to the upcoming Sunday. It's considered acceptable in most contexts.

What is another way to say "on next sunday"?

You can use alternatives like "next sunday", "the following sunday", or "coming sunday".

How do I use "on next sunday" in a sentence?

You can use "on next sunday" to specify when an event will occur. For example, "The concert is scheduled for on next sunday."

What's the difference between "on next sunday" and "this coming sunday"?

"On next sunday" and "this coming sunday" are mostly interchangeable. "This coming sunday" may add a slight emphasis on the immediacy of the date.