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
Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.
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Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
Eto’s lofty position in the Chicago underworld was unusual for an outsider, but the syndicate had always been more farsighted than other crime families in promoting gangsters of other ethnicities.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 12 May 2023
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
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Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
Eto’s lofty position in the Chicago underworld was unusual for an outsider, but the syndicate had always been more farsighted than other crime families in promoting gangsters of other ethnicities.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 12 May 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
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However, with the growth of social media and consumer advocacy, retailers are being more cautious about communications to prevent backfiring, not only from investors and analysts but from their core customer base.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And then finally, layoffs…If prices rise, consumers grow more cautious.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both coaches and players have been respectful of the other team all week, careful not to produce any bulletin board material.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Though this would have proven remarkably prescient—in 2007, Led Zeppelin would reunite with Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer, John Bonham—Marty’s epilogue just didn’t feel right.—
Rob Reiner,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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The idea of there being a comfort of falling back into a routine feels prescient right now.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Quantum-Ready Recommendations To navigate this transition and safeguard against future threats, organizations must adopt a proactive and strategic approach that will take most organizations several years to complete.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Overall, don't panic, says Branton — but be proactive.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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One notable unit is the Harper’s Bazaar Suite, curated by the magazine’s visionary editor-in-chief, Miluska van ‘t Lam.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Giorgio Armani, the visionary Italian designer who redefined modern elegance and tailoring on the world’s stage, became a mainstay at red carpets and award shows after launching his eponymous brand in 1975.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Liquid Mix even includes forward-looking scenario modeling, allowing teams to test different investment strategies before committing dollars.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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What The New Yorker Was Watching in 1925 On the occasion of our centenary, Richard Brody revisits the movie writing from the magazine’s first year, which included forward-looking criticism, gossip, a large dose of Charlie Chaplin, and a review of one of the greatest films in the history of cinema.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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