FORESIGHTEDNESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

foresightedness

noun

as in vision

concern or preparation for the future thanks to your foresightedness, we have enough ice and food to last through the blackout

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Recent Examples of foresightedness All that’s been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness. — Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 All that's been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness. — ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026

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Noun

His passion for gastronomy and an unquestionable business vision led him to open his first restaurant in Los Angeles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In that time, artificial intelligence has progressed from emergent language and vision applications to the primary driver of software creation.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of vision

Noun

The Red Sox then embarked on an impressive 15-game winning streak, sweeping those very teams, validating Cora's foresight.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Constructive anxiety often signals foresight, conscientiousness, and genuine commitment when outcomes are uncertain.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

Given that Morocco tends to present itself as being ahead of other countries in the region, a lack of farsightedness over such a basic issue is highly unusual.

— Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Indeed, estimates vary depending on age and how hyperopia is measured, but the National Eye Institute reports that farsightedness affects roughly 5% to 10% of Americans today.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of farsightedness

Noun

And the park can only be accessed by boat or float plane, so a visit to Katmai National Park and Preserve requires a decent amount of forethought.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Perhaps because these gatherings require so much forethought, spending the entire evening in a single establishment feels wasteful.

— Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

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