forward-looking
adjective
for·ward-look·ing
ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 
: concerned with or planning for the future
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a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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SoftBank described the redesign as reflecting values associated with technological change, entrepreneurship, and forward-looking expansion.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
Tracking patterns, asking forward-looking questions and bringing clear documentation can transform a brief visit into a more meaningful, actionable conversation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
But investing is a forward-looking game.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 18 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
Tracking patterns, asking forward-looking questions and bringing clear documentation can transform a brief visit into a more meaningful, actionable conversation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
But investing is a forward-looking game.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 18 May 2026
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 29 May. 2026.
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