forward-looking
adjective
for·ward-look·ing
ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 
: concerned with or planning for the future
Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence
a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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These artists defined their own style in Detroit—raw, soulful, and forward-looking—and eventually captured a global audience.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Part of that forward-looking approach includes deeper investment in production and technical development.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Her forward-looking mindset continues to guide her work as expectations shift over time.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The Limitations Worth Naming The deal has not closed, and the press release carries the usual forward-looking caveats about integration risk and customer retention, which carry real weight given the mismatch in scale.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Part of that forward-looking approach includes deeper investment in production and technical development.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Her forward-looking mindset continues to guide her work as expectations shift over time.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The Limitations Worth Naming The deal has not closed, and the press release carries the usual forward-looking caveats about integration risk and customer retention, which carry real weight given the mismatch in scale.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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