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
Another, more forward-looking bill looks at what happens after someone successfully rebuilds.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Imperial Beach Mayor Mitch McKay acknowledged the backdrop of ongoing beach closures tied to Tijuana River pollution, framing the splash pad as a forward-looking investment.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Both brands have deep heritage and craftsmanship behind them, but are equally forward-looking and innovative.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas’s greatest challenge is passing proactive, forward-looking policies across every level of government to sustain our growth, from protecting natural resources and modernizing public transit to expanding our economy through renewables and cannabis, and defending civil and voting rights.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Imperial Beach Mayor Mitch McKay acknowledged the backdrop of ongoing beach closures tied to Tijuana River pollution, framing the splash pad as a forward-looking investment.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Both brands have deep heritage and craftsmanship behind them, but are equally forward-looking and innovative.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Texas’s greatest challenge is passing proactive, forward-looking policies across every level of government to sustain our growth, from protecting natural resources and modernizing public transit to expanding our economy through renewables and cannabis, and defending civil and voting rights.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
Adjective
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Other critics are taking a more cautious approach.—
Arielle Zionts,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lujan Grisham wraps up her tenure next year, and state lawmakers wary of unchecked spending opted during the legislative session that ended last month to take a cautious approach.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best way to attain them during this conjunction of Venus and Saturn in your financial zone would be to set careful guardrails around your spending.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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No amount of sweeping or careful stepping keeps it at bay; shoes quickly collect a film of dust or thick mud.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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China may need to implement a more proactive fiscal policy than its budget, unveiled last week, if Middle East tensions fail to de-escalate in the second quarter, Zhang said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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One of the most effective proactive steps is removing your personal data from people-search sites and other data brokers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ultimately, the pharaoh’s prescient spiritual optimism comes in conflict with the all-powerful establishment priests, who kill Akhnaten and Nefertiti.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Xu's comments during the earnings call were prescient, seemingly addressing some of the points Citrini's paper would raise days later.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These word assemblages could then be linked to one another or branch off in entirely new directions—a farsighted idea for the time.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Dec. 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
Adjective
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This blend of visionary potential and Venusian kindness can guide you to take charge in almost any circumstances.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Slava was a true visionary and uncompromising artist who created an international sensation with SKY, helping to change art, fashion, and music forever.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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