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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
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Younger teammates were cautious to approach him, mindful of his intense dedication to his process and wary of disrupting it.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The review process is careful for a reason – and perhaps the only real method of speeding it up is the one Zeldin has proposed: reassigning staff so there are more people to share the work.—
Jeffrey Gore,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Bridging the divide Closing these data gaps is the first step to proactive, profitable action.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Robinson played 89 minutes, creating only one chance while playing proactive defense to keep his team in the contest.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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For over 20 years, the Fondazione has been investigating these languages in different ways, thus advocating a free, demanding, and visionary idea of cinema.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to unlocking the boundless potential of emerging talent will fuel not only artistic excellence but also the sustainable growth of our industry.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The Norwegian Film Institute is focused on sustaining this momentum by refining our funding system to stay relevant, efficient and forward-looking.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Overanalyzing - When Details Become Quicksand Unlike rumination (past-focused) and future tripping (forward-looking), overanalyzing is about depth.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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