forward-thinking
Americanadjective
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planning or tending to plan for the future; forward-looking.
Example Sentences
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In March 2022, forward-thinking British pop auteur Charli xcx released what was to be her “sellout” record, “Crash.”
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026
His profile is closer to that of forward-thinking McGinn and Tielemans than deep-lying midfielder Luiz or wide forward Bailey.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
His appointment was greeted with much fanfare after he led the Canterbury Crusaders to seven consecutive Super Rugby titles to 2023 with a reputation as a forward-thinking leader who had strong support from his players.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
Savvy AI companies or a forward-thinking law firm will then learn enough to replace lawyers with a $99-a-month online service to guide laymen through divorce, custody and many other disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
It was forward-thinking of them to build it a few years back, so for once it’s not a case of too little too late.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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