1
: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.
2
: provident care : prudence
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
3
: an act of looking forward
also
: a view forward
foresightedly
adverb
foresightedness
noun
Examples of foresight in a Sentence
They had the foresight to invest the money wisely.
His career choice shows a lack of foresight.
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
On the eve of another postseason, the reinvention of the Lightning is a remarkable tale of foresight, execution and daring.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025
Its enduring relevance, uncanny foresight into technology and humanity, and now a season filled with resonant, top-tier performances make Season 7 its best Emmy contender in years.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foresight
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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foresight
noun
fore·sight
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌsīt 
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
1
: the act or power of foreseeing
2
: care or preparation for the future
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
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