forward-thinking
adjective
: thinking about and planning for the future : forward-looking
a forward-thinking company
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For a company whose origins lie in the early safari hunting era, Cottar’s has become remarkably forward-thinking in its approach to conservation.
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026
All My Children was a forward-thinking, socially conscious soap set in the fictional town of Pine Valley, Pennsylvania.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
County Commission Chairman Mark Jerrell said the board needs to be forward-thinking in its approach given how fast technology is evolving.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026
All My Children was a forward-thinking, socially conscious soap set in the fictional town of Pine Valley, Pennsylvania.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
County Commission Chairman Mark Jerrell said the board needs to be forward-thinking in its approach given how fast technology is evolving.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
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“Forward-thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-thinking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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