How to Use forward-thinking in a Sentence

forward-thinking

adjective
  • Seniors aren’t stuck in the past; many are tech-savvy and forward-thinking.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
  • The city thought of its investments as forward-thinking, in light of climate change.
    Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2023
  • And, because the design lead was taken from goop, the style is elegant and forward-thinking.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
  • The shift south and east has caused some turmoil in the ranks, but it has also been seen as forward-thinking as other NGOs make similar moves.
    Abe Streep, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2015
  • Is the film’s satirical point-of-view forward-thinking or in some way retrograde?
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024
  • What really makes this 12-piece set the best dinnerware set for a modern look is its forward-thinking shape.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • But healthy doesn’t mean forward-thinking—and while the worst predictions for the year didn’t come to pass, neither did the broad workplace transformation that many had hoped for.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Even a company as forward-thinking as Urwerk isn’t afraid to look backward from time to time.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Smith sought to write stories with a forward-thinking point of view to generate discussions.
    Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Though their brand is forward-thinking, their actual business plan has old roots in the American West.
    Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Take all this 'why' energy to 'how' ‒ that's where all this energy has to go: forward-moving, forward-thinking.
    Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
  • This approach portrays you as resilient and forward-thinking.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The result is a song that feels both grounded in country traditions and forward-thinking, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
    Spin Contributor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2024
  • In its 44mm titanium case with rose-gold bezel, the Freak One’s look, meanwhile, straddles that longed-for duality of elegant and forward-thinking with ease.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2023
  • His forward-thinking and wellness-focused mission is a perfect match for brands who are looking to connect with fans without incurring risk.
    Billboard Staff, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Griggs also touted the importance of forward-thinking, hosting two town halls with fans to get feedback her first offseason.
    Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
  • The night, after all, is all about celebrating American designers who are forward-thinking and innovative—so why shouldn’t guests do the same with their looks on the red carpet?
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The rap legend details what made her and Timbaland’s creative synergy so special and forward-thinking.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Exxon and Chevron have largely continued along the path of doubling down on oil and gas production and petrochemicals, whereas Total, for example, has been very forward-thinking for about a decade.
    IEEE Spectrum, 16 Feb. 2021
  • Now artist residencies mean that works of art — visual, music, dance, film, theater — are being created on the very same floors where forward-thinking advances have been developed for 150 years.
    Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The firm is a trusted legal partner for forward-thinking, high-growth companies seeking strategic legal counsel.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t let the past or negativity consume you when forward-thinking and positivity are the answer.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • In recent years, however, Hamilton has become a true fashion icon, upping his style game with forward-thinking, statement-making designs.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • With the convergence of B2C and B2B buying experiences, businesses must be agile and forward-thinking.
    Vivek Chaudhri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • This year, the singer and business mogul has repeatedly stepped out in forward-thinking looks, making some of her highest-impact fashion statements during her second pregnancy.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2023
  • View full post on Instagram Known for her forward-thinking, out-of-this world designs, the designer's futuristic dress had everyone doing double takes.
    Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The Manus x Machina theme inspired visions of futuristic fashion, and Lupita N'yongo stood out as particularly forward-thinking from head to toe.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
  • Bold and forward-thinking, C2C Festival is excited to share its distinctive artistic vision — dedicated to the spirit of the avant-garde and new pop — with new communities.
    Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Gina Barton: The department that stood out for me as a department that was really doing something groundbreaking and forward-thinking was Dallas.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The design is undeniably forward-thinking and replete with flourishes such as jeweled switchgear and supremely comfortable seats.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 June 2023

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