forward-looking
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of forward-looking
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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“I am confident she will bring steady leadership and a forward-looking vision that strengthens the department and improves services for both animals and the communities that care for them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The forward-looking prices paid index, which shows inflationary pressures that companies are expecting, rose by 18.5 points to 61.6, from 43.1 in March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
As ever, the stock market is forward-looking, and investors want to know what’s next.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“You have a consumer who is being asked to make a large, forward-looking discretionary purchase at a moment when they’re feeling least confident doing so,” she said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Classical music’s infatuation with mining the riches of the distant past only reinforced the popular impression that it was backward- rather than forward-looking.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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