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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This forward-looking perspective was apparent in the guidance provided by management.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This week, the trade show highlighted forward-looking projects and material innovations that may not yet be market-ready, offering designers a glimpse into emerging ideas, processes, and sustainable approaches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
This integrated model is designed to provide forward-looking solutions that link energy production directly with high-demand industrial and technological sectors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
That means integrating public data, voluntary, aggregated industry reporting, and all-source intelligence into a coherent, forward-looking picture.
—Noosheen Hashemi, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This week, the trade show highlighted forward-looking projects and material innovations that may not yet be market-ready, offering designers a glimpse into emerging ideas, processes, and sustainable approaches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
This integrated model is designed to provide forward-looking solutions that link energy production directly with high-demand industrial and technological sectors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
That means integrating public data, voluntary, aggregated industry reporting, and all-source intelligence into a coherent, forward-looking picture.
—Noosheen Hashemi, Time, 26 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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