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
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, however belatedly, implemented reforms that sped up rate reviews and let insurers use forward-looking catastrophe models to price policies.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
There may be forward-looking new features set for future AirPods, if rumors are correct.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
SoftBank described the redesign as reflecting values associated with technological change, entrepreneurship, and forward-looking expansion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
There may be forward-looking new features set for future AirPods, if rumors are correct.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
SoftBank described the redesign as reflecting values associated with technological change, entrepreneurship, and forward-looking expansion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Practical tools, and forward-looking perspectives cut through the noise to equip you to navigate uncertainty, stay ahead of emerging trends, and plan for a stable future.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
Adjective
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Americans are also increasingly cautious about where sensitive information like health data and financial records rest.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The current government led by Donald Tusk has been more cautious, speaking only about a bigger role in nuclear deterrence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Backfill with soil, being careful not to place the soil against the stem, as this can cause rot.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Every Jantzen suit is crafted for a variety of body types with careful attention to support, coverage and ease of movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Use neem oil as a proactive treatment, and avoid overhead watering.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The most important step is increasing staffing so officers can be more proactive, not just reactive.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Hacks feels very prescient now in its treatment of late night.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The statement was prescient, because Colombia never did recover.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Aging will go much further toward happiness and satisfaction if the more farsighted among them will begin to organize societies for self-help and self-direction, rather than for the promotion of economic experiments of unknown dimensions and unforeseeable consequences.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The program will feature insightful discussions, networking opportunities and a dinner awards ceremony honoring visionary leaders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Once upon a time, Iran had a tech scene as vibrant as any in the world—one full of inventive young people, visionary entrepreneurs, expatriated mentors, and investors who spanned continents.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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