forward-thinking
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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As a fellow single person who doesn’t plan to own a home, it feels like lots of the forward-thinking financial advice hinges on your having kids or buying a house.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
In March 2022, forward-thinking British pop auteur Charli xcx released what was to be her “sellout” record, “Crash.”
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026
He survived the firing of coach Jeff Fisher after the 2016 season and has become one of the NFL’s most forward-thinking executives.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 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
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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