prescient

as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future prescient environmentalists and politicians who long ago made sure that these beautiful areas would forever be spared from development

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Adjective
  • With momentum building after the Oman meeting and market signals showing cautious optimism, the next session could determine whether diplomacy gains traction or stalls once again amid long-standing mistrust.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The tariffs are top of mind for auto dealerships, many of which are taking a cautious wait-and-see approach.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Brazil’s post-dictatorship experience also suggests that democratic threats can be effectively managed with farsighted political reforms intended to protect democracy.
    Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The most farsighted companies understand that downturns are not permanent.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Teddi Mellencamp says that her dad, John Mellencamp, is being proactive amid her cancer battle, with the rock icon apparently already making arrangements for her burial in Indiana.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, rather than relying on manual recalibrations, technology consultants can help banks integrate advanced risk modeling tools to ensure compliance and proactive capital management.
    Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • His visionary approach aligns him with the spirit of Marcel Duchamp, the revolutionary artist whose work continues to shape the course of contemporary art.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • And, of course, Lynch's visionary style — ever so risky, strange, and deliberately confusing — set a new standard for the medium.
    EW.com, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Selwyn said companies often play a forward-looking game of chess with their brands on New Bond Street, which was the third most expensive retail destination in the world in 2024, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Overall, by recognizing and addressing behavioral biases in financial planning, both financial professionals and investors can create more resilient, forward-looking retirement strategies that stand the test of time.
    Vincent Gregoire, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Prescient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prescient. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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