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
The filing includes a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing the risks and uncertainties associated with the company's future operations and financial condition.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The state’s forward-looking approach mirrors pioneering efforts in Wyoming, Texas, and Florida.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Simultaneity is essential to Leonardo da Vinci because the filmmakers approach their subject as both a man of the past and one who existed outside of the confines of time — classical in his artistic motifs yet forward-looking in his insights.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
The filing includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and the potential risks and uncertainties that could affect future results.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The state’s forward-looking approach mirrors pioneering efforts in Wyoming, Texas, and Florida.
—Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Simultaneity is essential to Leonardo da Vinci because the filmmakers approach their subject as both a man of the past and one who existed outside of the confines of time — classical in his artistic motifs yet forward-looking in his insights.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
The filing includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and the potential risks and uncertainties that could affect future results.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for forward-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward-looking
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 showcases a growing desire in Congress for the United States to take a more proactive role in leading the world in blockchain technology.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The study's authors stressed that there is no immediate cause for alarm but urged proactive measures to track H5N1's evolution.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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The company also announced visionary product updates this year that focused on scaling globally, including enhancements to Stripe Billing and expanded in-person payment capabilities.TrueBridge Capital, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The movie centers on Seth Brundle (Goldblum), a visionary scientist who suffers a mishap during a teleportation experiment, leading him to slowly and gruesomely transform into a human-fly hybrid.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward-looking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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