as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
farsighted conservationists long ago realized that wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty needed to be protected from future development
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Recent Examples of farsighted
Eastwood’s farsighted plan also involved advancing his acting career.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Eto’s lofty position in the Chicago underworld was unusual for an outsider, but the syndicate had always been more farsighted than other crime families in promoting gangsters of other ethnicities.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 12 May 2023
From the Evening Tribune, Saturday, March 10, 1973: DREAM COME TRUE Space Theater dedicated amid starry display The long dream of a small group of farsighted San Diegans became a reality today with the dedication of the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
—Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Eto’s lofty position in the Chicago underworld was unusual for an outsider, but the syndicate had always been more farsighted than other crime families in promoting gangsters of other ethnicities.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 12 May 2023
From the Evening Tribune, Saturday, March 10, 1973: DREAM COME TRUE Space Theater dedicated amid starry display The long dream of a small group of farsighted San Diegans became a reality today with the dedication of the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center.
—Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
Adjective
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Be cautious about taking on new debt that assumes your current income is guaranteed.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut education leaders are expressing cautious optimism as the state Department of Education tries its hand at course development.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 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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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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Aging drivers and their families must be proactive to address declining abilities.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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No single technology will end wildlife trafficking, but these digital tools can enable a shift from reactive enforcement toward proactive, coordinated action, helping authorities keep pace with adaptive criminal networks.—
Eve Bohnett,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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