forward-thinking

adjective

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

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This was a reflection of the forward-thinking, Space Age mindset of the era. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026 The tension this sets up is a gentle Ozu-style conflict, with the forward-thinking Otone all in and the digital dinosaur Kensuke firmly on the fence. Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026 This is why the next mayor needs to be forward-thinking, innovative and financially skilled enough to find ways to alter the abysmal state of Chicago’s financial situation. Joe Holberg, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026 For a company whose origins lie in the early safari hunting era, Cottar’s has become remarkably forward-thinking in its approach to conservation. Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forward-thinking

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“Forward-thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-thinking. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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