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. 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 See All Example Sentences for farsighted
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  • The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.
    Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • That’s a problem for investors, who regard Powell as a serious, cautious economist who operates independently of Trump’s political desires.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 26 June 2025
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  • If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 July 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
  • 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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  • First, was the Demna retrospective of his visionary fashion masterpieces during his reign at Balenciaga.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
  • The film stars Adam Driver as visionary architect and inventor Cesar Catilina.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 20 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
  • 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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