forward-looking
adjective
for·ward-look·ing
ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 
: concerned with or planning for the future
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a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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But that doesn’t mean the outfits aren’t also forward-looking in terms of what’s trending for 2026.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Our Dolphins coverage this offseason remains forward-looking, with an eye toward the draft and free agency and how new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will navigate a new era for the franchise.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Many people would love to invest in robotic surgery leader Intuitive Surgical, but its shares are rather steeply valued now, with a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 54.
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This forward-looking perspective was apparent in the guidance provided by management.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Our Dolphins coverage this offseason remains forward-looking, with an eye toward the draft and free agency and how new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will navigate a new era for the franchise.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Many people would love to invest in robotic surgery leader Intuitive Surgical, but its shares are rather steeply valued now, with a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 54.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
This forward-looking perspective was apparent in the guidance provided by management.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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