forward-looking

adjective

for·​ward-look·​ing ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 

: concerned with or planning for the future

Synonyms of forward-looking

• cautious
• careful
• proactive
• prescient
• farsighted
• foresighted
• visionary

Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence

a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies

Recent Examples on the Web

Everyone is focusing more on engagement, return on investment and a forward-looking perspective, rather than simply buying something off the shelf to meet demand for the following weekend. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

These rankings are forward-looking, and will change as the season progresses. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Tony has led at the highest levels of government, respected for his intellect, strategic vision and ability to bring people together around bold, forward-looking ideas. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Business development leaders who pair near-term revenue metrics with forward-looking signals—customer expansion, strategic partnerships and market learning—can quickly adjust to change while steadily building durable, compounding growth. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for forward-looking

• overlooking
• booking
• brooking
• cooking
• hooking
• looking