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
Eastwood’s farsighted plan also involved advancing his acting career.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 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
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
Adjective
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Right now, Marchenkova’s pragmatism feels especially prescient.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Generations of readers have recognized the prescient warnings of 1984.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This proactive approach saves you the hassle of dealing with overwhelming clutter down the line.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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That’s why taking proactive measures and treating symptoms seriously matters.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Diarrha N’Diaye, the visionary founder behind the beauty brand Ami Colé, has been appointed Executive Vice President of Beauty and Fragrance at Kim Kardashian’s Skims Beauty, marking a major new chapter in her career.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kelton recently wrapped his first lead role in the psychological thriller Inhuman, directed by music video visionary Fernando Lugo (Bad Bunny, Drake).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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There are plenty of forward-looking ideas in this year’s campaigns, from both parties.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trump's campaign messaging has focused more on grievance and nostalgia than on forward-looking themes that typically resonate with young voters.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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