as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future farsighted conservationists long ago realized that wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty needed to be protected from future development

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Recent Examples of farsighted From the Evening Tribune, Saturday, March 10, 1973: DREAM COME TRUE Space Theater dedicated amid starry display The long dream of a small group of farsighted San Diegans became a reality today with the dedication of the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center. Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2023 Just look at Warren Buffett’s farsighted investment in Israel–a country that has become a tech superpower despite facing existential risk–during the Lebanon War of 2006. Eric Braverman, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023 Modern architecture was introduced to Portland almost a century ago by Pietro Belluschi, John Yeon and other farsighted architects influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. oregonlive, 29 Sep. 2022 In a situation like that, your real eyes are focusing just fine — the issue is, your view of the world is naturally a little farsighted. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for farsighted
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  • This is another reason to be cautious about forecasting tariff impacts.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Yet Schlossberg is careful to note that May did not shadow-direct the movie during production.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Teddi Mellencamp says that her dad, John Mellencamp, is being proactive amid her cancer battle, with the rock icon apparently already making arrangements for her burial in Indiana.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There’s no shame in being proactive, and this new trend likely indicates that more thought and planning is going into the wedding planning process as a whole.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 9 Apr. 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
  • 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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  • Selwyn said companies often play a forward-looking game of chess with their brands on New Bond Street, which was the third most expensive retail destination in the world in 2024, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • 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.
    Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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