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as in foreknowledge
the special ability to see or know about events before they actually occur
a mysterious woman who claims to have the gift of foresight
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as in providence
concern or preparation for the future
had the foresight to realize the global importance of the Internet
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Recent Examples of foresight
Some fans never forgive him, while others commend his maturity and his foresight.
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Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Thanks to one of Zenith’s watchmakers with extraordinary foresight, the El Primero was safeguarded for future keeping.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
By staying true to its values, respecting market dynamics, demonstrating foresight and adapting to changing times, Montblanc has proven over time the essence of true brand leadership.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Taking it a step further, in order to connect with voters, find partners that have the ability to leverage that pool of data and have the foresight to connect the dots.
—Kris Qiu, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Thanks to one of Zenith’s watchmakers with extraordinary foresight, the El Primero was safeguarded for future keeping.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
By staying true to its values, respecting market dynamics, demonstrating foresight and adapting to changing times, Montblanc has proven over time the essence of true brand leadership.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Taking it a step further, in order to connect with voters, find partners that have the ability to leverage that pool of data and have the foresight to connect the dots.
—Kris Qiu, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresight
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The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, though, there are sentences of striking lucidity and prescience.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2024
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The diversion of chess is a masterclass in technique, prescience and adaptability—qualities that are essential for victory in business.Boris Kreiman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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California Wildfire Live Updates: Strong Winds Expected Today—Death Toll Reaches 16 Strategic vision is key to Day’s approach.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Within a year, hardly a... Clarence Page: Jimmy Carter’s funeral brought a rare and much-needed vision of peace Edward Keegan: Has Donald Trump given up his interest in architecture?Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Following her magnificent turn as a Sicilian divination witch in Agatha All Along, Patti LuPone is returning to the small screen for another flashy role.Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Here are five examples of divination techniques that different cultures have developed to cope with life’s uncertainties.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Mediocre collaboration can happen with no forethought or planning.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Allworth Advice is that some forethought needs to go into something like this, ideally years in advance.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2024
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Millions more are expected to experience worsening vision due to myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness), conditions that can be fixed with glasses, contacts or surgery.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Their prudence is warranted since the business case supporting DEI programs and their ideological underpinnings is losing ground as more research emerges.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresight. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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