FORETHOUGHT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

forethought

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌthȯt

Definition of forethought

as in providence

concern or preparation for the future in an unusual show of forethought, the city had set up a network of well-supplied emergency shelters to accommodate victims of the hurricane

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Recent Examples of forethought And, for those with the forethought to pre-order one, there are few whole Peking ducks every night. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 To Zotkina, the tooth is a piece in the mounting body of evidence that Neanderthals were capable of forethought and reasoning. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 A little forethought goes a long way. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Labrinth Labrinth represents Capricorn, as there is a lot of reflection and forethought going into his performance. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forethought

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Noun

Data from the European Forest Fire Information System shows that the Leon providence had some of Spain’s worst wildfires on record in 2025, per France 24.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Have faith in His providence, even if your heart feels too broken to accept it right now.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of providence

Noun

But its vision of the city, a space that seems impossible to hold in your head but can be overcome and even embraced, feels incredibly emotionally accurate.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
This past year’s recruitment numbers are likely more a result of young Americans seeking steady pay, job training and educational benefits than agreement with Hegseth’s vision of the military.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vision

Noun

Perhaps showrunner and co-creator Ian Brennan showed restraint, even foresight, by keeping the Floridian killer out of Season 3’s meta movie storyline.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Yet the techno-vangelists of Silicon Valley aren’t necessarily gifted with foresight, either.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudence

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