forward-thinking
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In a converse way, Kay and Down’s reluctance to be so clean, so shiny and so heteronormative with their characters is just as forward-thinking as any media that conjures a conventional picture of equality.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 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
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
The forward-thinking among you would do well to jot it down.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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