as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
farsighted conservationists long ago realized that wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty needed to be protected from future development
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Recent Examples of farsighted
From the Evening Tribune, Saturday, March 10, 1973: DREAM COME TRUE Space Theater dedicated amid starry display The long dream of a small group of farsighted San Diegans became a reality today with the dedication of the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center.
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Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
Just look at Warren Buffett’s farsighted investment in Israel–a country that has become a tech superpower despite facing existential risk–during the Lebanon War of 2006.
—Eric Braverman, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023
Modern architecture was introduced to Portland almost a century ago by Pietro Belluschi, John Yeon and other farsighted architects influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.
—oregonlive, 29 Sep. 2022
In a situation like that, your real eyes are focusing just fine — the issue is, your view of the world is naturally a little farsighted.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 June 2022
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Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
Just look at Warren Buffett’s farsighted investment in Israel–a country that has become a tech superpower despite facing existential risk–during the Lebanon War of 2006.
—Eric Braverman, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023
Modern architecture was introduced to Portland almost a century ago by Pietro Belluschi, John Yeon and other farsighted architects influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.
—oregonlive, 29 Sep. 2022
In a situation like that, your real eyes are focusing just fine — the issue is, your view of the world is naturally a little farsighted.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
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Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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While the latest inflation and jobs market reports showed that any disruption caused by tariffs has so far been minor, the Fed is clearly being careful about what could happen in the coming weeks and months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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Transforms Reactive Storytelling To Proactive Signal Detection AI is transforming PR from reactive storytelling to proactive signal detection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The situation with the ESA also raises questions about whether the Trump administration will be proactive at any level on endangered species protection.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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For decades, the Sundance Institute’s Directors and Screenwriters Labs have been incubators for visionary talent—especially for Black women whose stories might not have found a home elsewhere.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Oleg Levitas, a visionary SEO Expert, founded Pravda SEO to revolutionize how local businesses dominate search rankings.—
Oleg Levitas,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This model remains the most accurate and forward-looking framework for how AI should operate in recruiting.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Plans include establishing forward-looking technology innovation zones and expanding the successful Cinemart initiative that creates channels between industry professionals and the public.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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