forward-looking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of forward-looking
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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We were so excited to assign blame for the Platner fiasco in the first few entries that we forgot to offer anything forward-looking.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
For these reasons, the AI IPOs have less a forward-looking than a fin de siècle aura about them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
The American vision tended to be forward-looking; the Gothic novel, however, was a form disturbed by ghosts from the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
He said forward-looking guidance from the Fed was unhelpful to discussions about interest rate and other monetary policy decisions.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Nothing wrong with that if you go about it right. Country could use some forward-looking farmers.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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