forward-thinking

adjective

: thinking about and planning for the future : forward-looking
a forward-thinking company

Examples of forward-thinking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The rap legend details what made her and Timbaland’s creative synergy so special and forward-thinking. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024 This transition was forward-thinking, but the digital division struggled to fulfill its high aims due to tough competition and operational hurdles, failing to become a profit center. Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Wild Cards Some of the earliest and wackiest baseball inventions never made it to first base By Brandon Tensley Drawing Board Some ideas were especially forward-thinking. Frederic J. Frommer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2024 Most men, meanwhile, got the memo that a traditional tux was the order of the day for the season’s most prestigious event, which is perhaps why Cillian Murphy opted for a look that felt more conservative than the forward-thinking looks he’s been wearing throughout the awards season. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Such collective introspection not only fosters personal development but also builds a team that's more flexible, creative, and forward-thinking. Kathy Miller Perkins, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Don’t let the past or negativity consume you when forward-thinking and positivity are the answer. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024 Take all this 'why' energy to 'how' ‒ that's where all this energy has to go: forward-moving, forward-thinking. Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024 Rewarding and recognizing education and skill achievements is a worthwhile strategy for ensuring the team remains competitive and forward-thinking. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024

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“Forward-thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-thinking. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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