as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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Recent Examples of forward-looking
Lower interest rates typically stimulate economic activity, drive up corporate profits and lift the value of forward-looking assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
While mainstays like Ford and Mercedes updated their long-running production camper vans, automakers like Kia and Toyota got more creative with forward-looking tiny camper concepts.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Home insurance providers have been given the green light to use forward-looking computer catastrophe models to determine rates, instead of relying on historical losses.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Future-Ready Wealth Management Hong Kong’s forward-looking approach particularly resonates with next-generation wealth owners from the Middle East.
—Familyofficehk Contributor, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
While mainstays like Ford and Mercedes updated their long-running production camper vans, automakers like Kia and Toyota got more creative with forward-looking tiny camper concepts.
—New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Home insurance providers have been given the green light to use forward-looking computer catastrophe models to determine rates, instead of relying on historical losses.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Future-Ready Wealth Management Hong Kong’s forward-looking approach particularly resonates with next-generation wealth owners from the Middle East.
—Familyofficehk Contributor, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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The Federal Reserve is right to be cautious and see how all of these factors play out in 2025.Harry Holzer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Local and state agencies are urging the public to be cautious as the Charlotte area prepares for likely snow and ice.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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Strategic owners may focus on growth, angels on early exits and VCs on IPOs, but these can align with careful planning.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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With similar conditions forecast, the state's proactive measures aim to mitigate risks to residents and critical infrastructure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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That in turn will enable them to tell a positive story about the function and ensure future investments are proactive and strategic.Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite narratives that still suffuse much of American commentary—portraying Russia as the stealthy and ubiquitous opportunist and China as the patient and farsighted strategist—neither country is immune to hubris and overreach.Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 23 Nov. 2022
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According to the appealing tale, a farsighted band of Americans, with some input from poorer but learned Britons, recognized the failures of the international economic system after World War I, in particular the Great Depression.Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
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Her visionary leadership exemplifies how today’s trailblazers are driving the clean energy revolution Guiding America’s Energy Revolution With growing demands on energy supplies and the deteriorating effects of climate change, swift action is crucial to keep global warming in check.Essence, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, the Gemini moon on Jan. 11 adds an insightful element from its astrological connection to visionary Neptune.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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