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
Designed as an immersive experience rather than a traditional retrospective, the exhibition highlights Marimekko’s forward-looking approach to the art of printmaking.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The next step, the authors wrote, is to test the approach in larger forward-looking studies across multiple medical centers.
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Dr. Joshua Anthony,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Burrows played himself as smart, empathetic, crotchety and, despite generations of experience under his belt, entirely forward-looking.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Framing Granados’ vibrant, birdlike voice against polished rhythms, in this body manages to be both delicate and forward-looking.
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Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The next step, the authors wrote, is to test the approach in larger forward-looking studies across multiple medical centers.
—
Dr. Joshua Anthony,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Burrows played himself as smart, empathetic, crotchety and, despite generations of experience under his belt, entirely forward-looking.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Framing Granados’ vibrant, birdlike voice against polished rhythms, in this body manages to be both delicate and forward-looking.
—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for forward-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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Consumer confidence ticked up in June after weeks of anxiety tied to the conflict, though people remain cautious as worries about jobs and prices persist.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
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In a workplace where many leaders face stress and talent is abundant, reliability and proactive engagement are crucial differentiators.
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The study’s authors framed hearing loss as one of the most easily modifiable dementia risk factors, making early amplification a proactive health decision rather than a cosmetic one.
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Its satirical video, depicting politicians descending into an all-out fistfight, proved especially prescient during the fevered atmosphere of the 2016 election cycle.
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The chess board will look much different Friday, but in the friendly, Alfaro made some mid-game adjustments that could become prescient when the two sides meet again.
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In another farsighted plot point, Verne has his characters attempt a course-correction burn using firework-like rockets.
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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.
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His early band Was (Not Was) remains a visionary electro-pop act with subtle, salient politics.
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There are numerous parallels between Hamilton and Elon Musk, both visionary immigrants with grand ambitions, immense energy, and many overlapping ventures.
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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