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
With strategic partnerships and forward-looking projects, Fortuny is focused on international growth and launched its e-commerce business last year.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Her work reinforces the idea that the best decisions are not just timely but also forward-looking.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
But Berlin’s younger generations are forward-looking, and its restaurants, bars and clubs are focused on the newest trends.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The company did not refer to tariffs in its forward-looking guidance last quarter.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Her work reinforces the idea that the best decisions are not just timely but also forward-looking.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
But Berlin’s younger generations are forward-looking, and its restaurants, bars and clubs are focused on the newest trends.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The company did not refer to tariffs in its forward-looking guidance last quarter.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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Protect kids, whose skin is especially sensitive to UV damage Be cautious around water and sand, which reflect UV rays and increase exposure Check the UV index in your area for real-time guidance on sun safety To see the entire 2025 Annual Guide to Sunscreens report, click here.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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This thing is razor sharp though, be careful when using it in the backcountry.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Momentum is a real thing within the postseason, and if the Thunder aren't careful, Minnesota could sneak back into this matchup.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Bridging the divide Closing these data gaps is the first step to proactive, profitable action.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Robinson played 89 minutes, creating only one chance while playing proactive defense to keep his team in the contest.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
19 May 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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Communication planet Mercury in Gemini, responsible Saturn in Aries, visionary Neptune in Aries, and transformative Pluto in Aquarius all meet up with the New Moon.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
23 May 2025
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Barcelona has seduced visitors for decades, drawing them in with its striking modernist architecture — from the towering Sagrada Familia to the whimsical Park Güell, both masterpieces of visionary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.—
Jennifer Fernández Solano,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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