for·ward-look·ing
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Definition of forward-looking
: concerned with or planning for the future
Synonyms & Antonyms for forward-looking
Synonyms
- farseeing,
- farsighted,
- forehanded,
- foreseeing,
- foresighted,
- forethoughtful,
- forward,
- prescient,
- proactive,
- provident,
- visionary
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of forward-looking was in 1800
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