forward-thinking
adjective
: thinking about and planning for the future : forward-looking
a forward-thinking company
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The Scottish international is an excellent creator, deeper-lying but forward-thinking, and comfortable in tight spaces with fantastic passing vision.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Some of the major renovations that the historic building underwent in 2024 were forward-thinking to prevent worse damage in a flood like the one the city recently experienced.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The chevron or arrow shapes in the background represent Overland Park’s forward-thinking and growth.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
Today’s workforce is looking for a working environment that’s dynamic, meaningful, and forward-thinking.
—Jb McGinnis, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Some of the major renovations that the historic building underwent in 2024 were forward-thinking to prevent worse damage in a flood like the one the city recently experienced.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The chevron or arrow shapes in the background represent Overland Park’s forward-thinking and growth.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
Today’s workforce is looking for a working environment that’s dynamic, meaningful, and forward-thinking.
—Jb McGinnis, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Forward-thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-thinking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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