forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce forward-looking (audio)
: 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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Yes, even with the fact that WBD no longer offers forward-looking guidance in earnings reports, the company outlook is better, in relative terms –- and hoping for a further lift if one becomes two. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 This was a forward-looking collection (seemed to be 100 looks) that felt young and fresh, but will still appeal to the core customer. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 As plastic waste clogs rivers, kills marine life and threatens human health, many leaders of countries, communities and forward-looking companies are working on ways to stem the tide of plastic pollution. Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 Her album is probably the most forward-looking new pop albums of the year. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forward-looking

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forward-looking was in 1800

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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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