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forward-thinking

[fawr-werd-thing-king] / ˈfɔr wərdˌθɪŋ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thinking and planning for the future
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avant-garde forward-looking innovative modern nontraditional progressive
STRONG
dynamic go-getting positive
WEAK
broad-minded enlightened liberal radical reformist revolutionary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
backward-looking
STRONG
conventional regressive traditional

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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

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

As usual he was organized, forward-thinking, and self-critical.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman