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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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 16 Feb. 2026.
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