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
This change signaled this forward-looking inclusive approach to Superman’s mission.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
The data, which has been collected since 2016 and includes rental applications, executed new leases, renewal offers and acceptances and forward-looking occupancy, is fed into an algorithm to recommend the highest price a landlord can offer a renter.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
Rejecting constructive, forward-looking multi-year plans only hinders effective grid management.
—Mark Case, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
As global markets wake up to the financial risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, forward-looking companies are already shifting toward nature-positive investing and climate-resilient models.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
The data, which has been collected since 2016 and includes rental applications, executed new leases, renewal offers and acceptances and forward-looking occupancy, is fed into an algorithm to recommend the highest price a landlord can offer a renter.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
Rejecting constructive, forward-looking multi-year plans only hinders effective grid management.
—Mark Case, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
As global markets wake up to the financial risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, forward-looking companies are already shifting toward nature-positive investing and climate-resilient models.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
Adjective
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Teams tend to be especially cautious with injuries this time of year.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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With such long-term uncertainty, customers are rightly cautious about parting with their money.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Everything should be polished, ready, and proactive.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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That’s why Jain suggests applying concepts from family law to AI regulation, shifting the focus from simple disclaimers to more proactive protections that build on the way ChatGPT redirects people in distress to a loved one.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Jan. 2025
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The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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To lead effectively, visionary executives must drive process reengineering, foster a data-first mindset and embed change management at every level, ensuring technology adoption translates into measurable financial impact and enterprise agility.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The Governors Award is presented to an individual, company or organization that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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