FORWARD-LOOKING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

forward-looking

adjective

ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ

Definition of forward-looking

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 Sterling Point’s understanding of its place within the long history of the teen drama yields a fresh, forward-looking story that’s bolstered by cozy throwback nostalgia, not dragged down by it. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 So nostalgia actually has this very forward-looking, unexpected, hopeful quality. — Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 This year’s Hub will feature AI startups, leading tech companies, and forward-looking content. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Kane County Search and Rescue launched an overnight search, deploying ground crews, drones equipped with forward-looking infrared technology and search dogs, but Guinn was not found. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forward-looking

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking

Adjective

Florida’s Republican gubernatorial ticket is defying historic trends for a political party traditionally known for elevating white men to leadership positions — even as the GOP remains cautious about drawing attention to the shift.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Bindi, a young female wallaby, is inquisitive and extremely curious, while Wally, a young male wallaby, is more cautious and likes to look at things from afar, Borozenets said.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

Apply the serum directly to sparse areas of your brows, being careful to avoid letting the product touch other areas of your skin.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
According to the researchers, careful process design and optimization as well as architecture simplification could help in solving most of these issues, something that industrial production focuses on much more than academic researchers.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

For many, a world with machines in charge can be hard to imagine without movies and books and their sometimes prescient visions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
My book was meant to highlight both the personal and societal issues of early literacy deprivation, while tracking the prescient issue of increasing screen time dumbing down and dehumanizing society.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 July 2026

Definition of prescient

Adjective

Private markets chronically undersave, leaving future generations with less capital than a farsighted society would choose to bequeath.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
In another farsighted plot point, Verne has his characters attempt a course-correction burn using firework-like rockets.

— Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of farsighted

Adjective

As a singer, songwriter, performer, business leader and all-around visionary, Dolly Parton’s talent is revered across generations.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
The musical first opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre in 1981, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, the visionary behind A Chorus Line.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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