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
No matter what compromises Lucas and our farsighted mayor at the time, Rahm Emanuel, offered, there was no compromise from this group.
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Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
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Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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.
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Peter Rubin,
Longreads,
12 May 2023
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Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
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Berkeley adopted a more cautious approach.
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The data also points to a more cautious approach to automation than much of the AI industry’s messaging might suggest.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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Its satirical video, depicting politicians descending into an all-out fistfight, proved especially prescient during the fevered atmosphere of the 2016 election cycle.
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The chess board will look much different Friday, but in the friendly, Alfaro made some mid-game adjustments that could become prescient when the two sides meet again.
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In a workplace where many leaders face stress and talent is abundant, reliability and proactive engagement are crucial differentiators.
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The study’s authors framed hearing loss as one of the most easily modifiable dementia risk factors, making early amplification a proactive health decision rather than a cosmetic one.
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His early band Was (Not Was) remains a visionary electro-pop act with subtle, salient politics.
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There are numerous parallels between Hamilton and Elon Musk, both visionary immigrants with grand ambitions, immense energy, and many overlapping ventures.
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Tiny forward-looking questions retrain the brain faster than forced positivity ever will.
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Harrington’s first comments as mayor stayed light and forward-looking without delving into the city’s hot button issues.
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“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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