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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of farsighted
As the United States begins the Herculean task of digging itself out from the worst economic downturn in generations, policy makers need to focus on rebuilding in smart and farsighted ways, and that means cutting unnecessary and wasteful spending whenever possible.
—
Elliott Negin, Scientific American, 14 Sep. 2020
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
Rose Marcario doesn’t work in the outdoor industry anymore, but her influence hasn’t waned—a testament to her vision and farsighted leadership.
—Andrew Weaver, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2022
See All Example Sentences for farsighted
Elliott Negin, Scientific American, 14 Sep. 2020
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
Rose Marcario doesn’t work in the outdoor industry anymore, but her influence hasn’t waned—a testament to her vision and farsighted leadership.
—Andrew Weaver, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2022
See All Example Sentences for farsighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
Adjective
-
Cunard's Queen Anne cruise ship advised passengers to remain cautious while the ship passed through a piracy-prone area in Southeast Asia, according to a Thursday, March 13, TikTok.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
-
The organization has become more cautious about backing properties that are underinsured, dilapidated, or lack sufficient reserves for maintenance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Since then, Vance has been more careful not to deviate publicly from the president's policy position.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Protecting Yourself From Tax Scams With scams becoming more advanced, proactive protection is essential.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
-
But the Johnson executive order obligated federal contractors across industries as varied as defense, academia and construction to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with the law, not just on government projects but at every office and job site.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The show will see Coster-Waldau continuing his journey to find the world’s most visionary researchers, activists and entrepreneurs who are helping drive humanity toward a more sustainable future.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Great Leaders Use Storytelling to Drive Impact At the heart of the Blue Jacket Fashion Show is a masterclass in how visionary leadership uses storytelling to drive cultural and behavioral change.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
This shift would represent not merely a return to the past, but a forward-looking solution to modern economic challenges.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
The report includes a cautionary note about forward-looking statements, emphasizing the risks and uncertainties involved in drug development and commercialization.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
27 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Farsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsighted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share