forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 

: concerned with or planning for the future

Synonyms of forward-looking

• cautious
• careful
• proactive
• prescient
• farsighted
• foresighted
• visionary

Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence

a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies

Recent Examples on the Web

Netflix recently announced its forward-looking acquisition of InterPositive, the AI filmmaking company founded by Ben Affleck, which builds technology to streamline production workflows while maintaining the creative integrity of human storytellers. —Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future. —Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 4 Mar. 2026

While the President’s remarks focused largely on the past year, several forward-looking themes carry meaningful implications for our business community. —Jeffrey Ball, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026

Another, more forward-looking bill looks at what happens after someone successfully rebuilds. —Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forward-looking

• overlooking
• booking
• brooking
• cooking
• hooking
• looking