forward-looking
adjective
for·ward-look·ing
ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 
: concerned with or planning for the future
Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence
a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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Her work reinforces the idea that the best decisions are not just timely but also forward-looking.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
But Berlin’s younger generations are forward-looking, and its restaurants, bars and clubs are focused on the newest trends.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The company did not refer to tariffs in its forward-looking guidance last quarter.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Shaping the Future of Wellness with Cross-Border Startups The forward-looking Fujio plans to continue helping digital mental health startups expand across borders.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
But Berlin’s younger generations are forward-looking, and its restaurants, bars and clubs are focused on the newest trends.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The company did not refer to tariffs in its forward-looking guidance last quarter.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Shaping the Future of Wellness with Cross-Border Startups The forward-looking Fujio plans to continue helping digital mental health startups expand across borders.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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