forward-looking
adjective
for·ward-look·ing
ˈfȯr-wərd-ˌlu̇-kiŋ 
: concerned with or planning for the future
Examples of forward-looking in a Sentence
a forward-looking business plan designed to take full advantage of emerging technologies
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The Rich States, Poor States index ranks Maryland at 42nd in economic outlook — a forward-looking forecast based on 15 variables including taxes, debt and labor costs.
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Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
The company’s forward-looking indicator, Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), showcased strong potential by expanding 21% year-over-year to $4.1 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
But the forward-looking projections for margins were a promising sign for the business, with the company expecting to achieve 50 to 100 basis points of gross margin improvement for the fiscal year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
In an era where AI is shaping every industry, Ellison is uniquely positioned to lead Paramount’s transformation and his forward-looking vision is already underway.
—Greg Suess, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
The company’s forward-looking indicator, Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), showcased strong potential by expanding 21% year-over-year to $4.1 billion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
But the forward-looking projections for margins were a promising sign for the business, with the company expecting to achieve 50 to 100 basis points of gross margin improvement for the fiscal year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
In an era where AI is shaping every industry, Ellison is uniquely positioned to lead Paramount’s transformation and his forward-looking vision is already underway.
—Greg Suess, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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“Forward-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forward-looking. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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