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. 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 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 All My Children was a forward-thinking, socially conscious soap set in the fictional town of Pine Valley, Pennsylvania. Literary Hub, 3 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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