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Synonyms

forward-thinking

American  
[fawr-werd-thing-king] / ˈfɔr wərdˌθɪŋ kɪŋ /

adjective

  1. planning or tending to plan for the future; forward-looking.

Example Sentences

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“We hold high regard for Mr. Karp’s forward-thinking management abilities and ability to expand the company organically,” Lee wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

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

“It has to come from forward-thinking groups willing to offer these services to patients,” said Francisco Gimenez, a partner at 8VC.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

I had always considered Ba to be forward-thinking.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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