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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Understanding why capital is clustering, which technologies are gaining strategic weight and how macro trends are reshaping the landscape will be key to making smart, forward-looking decisions.
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Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In contrast, however, forward-looking layoff data from Challenger Gray pointed to a chill spreading through white-collar ranks that’s worth watching.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 8 June 2025
Gloria maintained the cityhood push is not so much about San Diego’s real or perceived shortcomings, but part of a recent trend rather than the forward-looking view the association has.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
But Brynjolfsson sees a more promising path based on conversations he’s had with more forward-looking executives.
—Gary Rivlin, Time, 4 June 2025
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Elena Volotovskaya, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
In contrast, however, forward-looking layoff data from Challenger Gray pointed to a chill spreading through white-collar ranks that’s worth watching.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 8 June 2025
Gloria maintained the cityhood push is not so much about San Diego’s real or perceived shortcomings, but part of a recent trend rather than the forward-looking view the association has.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
But Brynjolfsson sees a more promising path based on conversations he’s had with more forward-looking executives.
—Gary Rivlin, Time, 4 June 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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