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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Accelerating progress will require agile, forward-looking policies that enable rapid deployment while upholding the highest standards of reliability and safety.
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George Sakellaris, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The tone of the first three days was markedly forward-looking, with speakers and stallholders focusing on AI, sustainability, smart textiles, and functional fabrics as the way ahead.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
This forward-looking discussion sheds light on how supporting maternal health is key to improving outcomes for both mothers and their children.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Still inspirational, they are used daily by the team behind C.P. Company and the Massimo Osti Studio brand, the latter a spin-off of the former intended as a playground for experimentation hinged on the forward-looking design agenda of the maverick designer.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
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George Sakellaris, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
The tone of the first three days was markedly forward-looking, with speakers and stallholders focusing on AI, sustainability, smart textiles, and functional fabrics as the way ahead.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
This forward-looking discussion sheds light on how supporting maternal health is key to improving outcomes for both mothers and their children.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Still inspirational, they are used daily by the team behind C.P. Company and the Massimo Osti Studio brand, the latter a spin-off of the former intended as a playground for experimentation hinged on the forward-looking design agenda of the maverick designer.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
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 4 Aug. 2025.
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