as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
the foresighted conservationists who worked to create the national park system
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresighted
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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
Adjective
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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
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And Martin says the uncertainty about insurance rates is yet another good reason to be careful on the road.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 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
Adjective
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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
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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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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
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For example, many cities have begun allowing parents to help their children buy an apartment using their housing provident funds, a kind of compulsory saving program in China.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
16 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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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
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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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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
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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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“Foresighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresighted. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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