forward-looking

adjective

ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce forward-looking (audio)
Definition of forward-lookingnext
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 Cash flow forecasting Monarch Money, Quicken Simplifi, Origin Monarch and Simplifi provide some of the strongest forward-looking cash flow projections and recurring bill tracking. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh embarked on an overhaul of the central bank’s forward-looking communication since taking the post in May. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 July 2026 Nor are these efforts typically designed for the full range of hazards, recalibrated as risks intensify, or embedded into forward-looking capital planning. — Sylvain Johansson, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Harrington’s first comments as mayor stayed light and forward-looking without delving into the city’s hot button issues. — Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
  1. cautious
  2. careful
  3. proactive
  4. prescient
  5. farsighted
  6. visionary
Adjective
  • Thanks to persistent inflation, the soaring cost of living, and AI making employers cautious about hiring (and everyday people cautious of spending), entry-level part-time jobs like lifeguarding and retail assistants are disappearing.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Some are more cautious about buying nonessentials like takeout coffee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • But the series is careful to cast suspicions in a multitude of directions, not merely at Michael but at several people in Sarah’s orbit who only reveal themselves when backed into corners.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Since pilot and crew remains may also still be buried underground, careful excavation work is even more important.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Sustained financial discipline and proactive planning are vital for all.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • There's certainly a lot more awareness now than earlier years to be proactive in thinking about this.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of proactive
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Red Sox have surged without their injured ace, Garrett Crochet, who last pitched on April 25, the day Breslow fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches in a panic move, power play or, perhaps, a prescient vision of what a change could mean.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 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
  • Thank you to Apple for their unwavering support, to our visionary writers, our incredible crew, and our extraordinarily talented cast, who brought five seasons to life with a truth audiences believed every step of the way.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Real transformation rarely comes from a single exceptional program or a single visionary leader.
    — Keith Brooks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of visionary

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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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