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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There are plenty of forward-looking ideas in this year’s campaigns, from both parties.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
With the Kingpins denim show in Amsterdam fresh in her mind, Velasquez also offered forward-looking trend and business insights on the future of denim.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump's campaign messaging has focused more on grievance and nostalgia than on forward-looking themes that typically resonate with young voters.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Stretching elegantly over the Tamsui River near Taipei, the bridge represents a milestone in architecture and engineering – and a powerful symbol of Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable, forward-looking infrastructure.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
With the Kingpins denim show in Amsterdam fresh in her mind, Velasquez also offered forward-looking trend and business insights on the future of denim.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump's campaign messaging has focused more on grievance and nostalgia than on forward-looking themes that typically resonate with young voters.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Stretching elegantly over the Tamsui River near Taipei, the bridge represents a milestone in architecture and engineering – and a powerful symbol of Taiwan’s commitment to sustainable, forward-looking infrastructure.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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