as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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Recent Examples of forward-looking
The label, founded by Davis, has also released albums by such similarly forward-looking artists as pianist Craig Taborn, guitarist Mary Halvorsen and San Diego bass innovator Mark Dresser.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
But alongside the vintage NBA on NBC callbacks, the company’s new NBA deal is enormously forward-looking.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow dared to wear them with formal clothes back then, a forward-looking approach that’s now used all the time on catwalks and in street-style looks.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
The stock market is a forward-looking machine, with a motor that just won't quit.
—CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
But alongside the vintage NBA on NBC callbacks, the company’s new NBA deal is enormously forward-looking.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow dared to wear them with formal clothes back then, a forward-looking approach that’s now used all the time on catwalks and in street-style looks.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
The stock market is a forward-looking machine, with a motor that just won't quit.
—CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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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
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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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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
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Avoiding these dangers and reducing the U.S. economy’s exposure to risk requires a careful, farsighted strategy that recognizes the reality of the United States’ place in today’s world.—
Don Graves,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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No matter what compromises Lucas and our farsighted mayor at the time, Rahm Emanuel, offered, there was no compromise from this group.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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However, the 42-year-old actor is typically the visionary behind his makeup.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Working with DaCosta — who joins Todd Field and Christian Petzold in the roster of visionary directors Hoss has collaborated with — was another transformative experience.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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