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
It’s been a very forward-looking, stimulating environment.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
California’s veterans deserve thoughtful, forward-looking policy that reflects their reality — not theories that wither in the face of the domestic battles that veterans should never have to fight.
—Irene Watkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
But that doesn’t mean the outfits aren’t also forward-looking in terms of what’s trending for 2026.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Our Dolphins coverage this offseason remains forward-looking, with an eye toward the draft and free agency and how new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will navigate a new era for the franchise.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
California’s veterans deserve thoughtful, forward-looking policy that reflects their reality — not theories that wither in the face of the domestic battles that veterans should never have to fight.
—Irene Watkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
But that doesn’t mean the outfits aren’t also forward-looking in terms of what’s trending for 2026.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Our Dolphins coverage this offseason remains forward-looking, with an eye toward the draft and free agency and how new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will navigate a new era for the franchise.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
Adjective
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Most of North and Central Texas shouldbe cautious with burning on Thursday, but the wildfire threat is less severe.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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As with any sauce, be careful not to over-reduce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Kevin Strandberg, Owner of BWS Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, says this is why his company encourages proactive care for your AC system during winter, when schedules are flexible and fewer emergency calls occur.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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This will foster ongoing engagement and proactive collaboration.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lawrence’s bet turned out to be prescient.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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That story is a prescient example of how formative memories shape one’s character and worldview.—
Jonathan Borge,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Lipa has partnered with Lorenzo Posocco for years, tapping the style visionary to help imagine her aesthetic, on and off the stage.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Solid sustainability credentials and sophisticated African minimalist interiors give this one the edge, along with visionary, hands-on owners.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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