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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Denim companies marketed to young people, but were cautious not to alienate other consumers.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These warnings were prescient, as the ensuing decades of the Cold War repeatedly brought the world to the brink of annihilation.—
Daniel Holz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Whether those concerns are prescient or represent a buying opportunity is in the eye of the beholder.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That could force San Diego and other regions into a worsening climate for homelessness, potentially forcing a more reactive than proactive approach.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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These changes are intended to help residents take proactive steps to protect their homes while preserving Saratoga’s urban canopy over the long term.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The original House of Dior in Paris has been transformed into La Galerie Dior, a testament to the visionary boldness of couturier Christian Dior and his six successors, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferreé, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri.—
Jane Levere,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Isaacman has also positioned himself as a visionary firebrand in the space community who is ready for change.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Satriani and Vai have sustained their respective careers as forward-looking, envelope-shredding solo artists, composers and band leaders since the 1980s.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Calik Denim enters the Fall/Winter 2027–2028 season with both fresh leadership and a forward-looking collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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