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 forward-looking perspective was apparent in the guidance provided by management.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This week, the trade show highlighted forward-looking projects and material innovations that may not yet be market-ready, offering designers a glimpse into emerging ideas, processes, and sustainable approaches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
This integrated model is designed to provide forward-looking solutions that link energy production directly with high-demand industrial and technological sectors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Basketball Power Index is a forward-looking metric, not one that reflects on the past.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This week, the trade show highlighted forward-looking projects and material innovations that may not yet be market-ready, offering designers a glimpse into emerging ideas, processes, and sustainable approaches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
This integrated model is designed to provide forward-looking solutions that link energy production directly with high-demand industrial and technological sectors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Basketball Power Index is a forward-looking metric, not one that reflects on the past.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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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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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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
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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 16 Feb. 2026.
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