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
Overall, by recognizing and addressing behavioral biases in financial planning, both financial professionals and investors can create more resilient, forward-looking retirement strategies that stand the test of time.
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Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Wall Street fears a hit to growth The stock market is a forward-looking barometer of investor sentiment — and tends to fall when investors sense collective danger.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The settlement has two major parts, one backward-looking and one forward-looking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Anchored in the celebration of ESSENCE Magazine’s 55th anniversary, this year’s festival will be both a time capsule and a forward-looking celebration — honoring the legacy that began on the page and now lives boldly on the stage.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
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Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Wall Street fears a hit to growth The stock market is a forward-looking barometer of investor sentiment — and tends to fall when investors sense collective danger.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The settlement has two major parts, one backward-looking and one forward-looking.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
Anchored in the celebration of ESSENCE Magazine’s 55th anniversary, this year’s festival will be both a time capsule and a forward-looking celebration — honoring the legacy that began on the page and now lives boldly on the stage.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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This is another reason to be cautious about forecasting tariff impacts.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Collins said Republicans also need to be cautious about slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, another budget-cutting target identified by fiscal conservatives.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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And Martin says the uncertainty about insurance rates is yet another good reason to be careful on the road.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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For example, have your team offer tips on routine care such as hygiene routines, and recommend proactive measures such as regular wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care and weight management.—
Mita Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dustin Brewer, senior director of proactive cybersecurity services at BlueVoyant, says the best advice for recipients of unwanted texts is to ignore the messages.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Jan. 2025
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The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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That’s why visionary action directors like Leitch and Stahelski have no problem putting their stunt coordinators on a pedestal, praising their contribution the way Quentin Tarantino talks about cinematographer Robert Richardson.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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