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 blends both current resume and forward-looking projections.
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Jim Root, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In this moment stands Samantha Tauber, the forward-looking creator behind the VNCCII transmedia franchise.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Netflix recently announced its forward-looking acquisition of InterPositive, the AI filmmaking company founded by Ben Affleck, which builds technology to streamline production workflows while maintaining the creative integrity of human storytellers.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 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, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
Jim Root, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In this moment stands Samantha Tauber, the forward-looking creator behind the VNCCII transmedia franchise.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Netflix recently announced its forward-looking acquisition of InterPositive, the AI filmmaking company founded by Ben Affleck, which builds technology to streamline production workflows while maintaining the creative integrity of human storytellers.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 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, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
Adjective
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With multiple players coming back from injury — as well as a questionable turf field — the Current opted to take a cautious approach.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lee says Everpure’s initial approach to generative AI was fairly cautious after the launch of ChatGPT, as the company wanted to take time to set up governance protocols around data privacy and security.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An assembly of planets in Aries moves through your twelfth house, stirring emotions behind the scenes and asking for careful tending.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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To the begonia collectors out there, Begona Black Velvet, with large leaves that could have fallen from a maple tree, is worth a careful look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kraus said his focus on City Council would be on creating a secure, sustainable community where his own grandchildren could thrive by balancing proactive law enforcement with community support.—
Nathan Pilling
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Haller said one of the most proactive things people can do is to get screened as early as recommended, and that sometimes symptoms are easily overlooked.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Whether those concerns are prescient or represent a buying opportunity is in the eye of the beholder.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At the time, fellow Arab leaders sniffed, but today, with the enormous cost of regional chaos weighing directly on the Gulf, the king’s words are prescient.—
Hadley Gamble,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 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
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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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The idea behind moonshot pay is that conventional salaries and bonuses don’t motivate the kind of tectonic risk-taking and visionary leadership that turns good companies into generational ones.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The show’s unflinching exploration of human nature traces back to visionary British television producer Charlie Parsons.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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