1
: an act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
Through foresight she could tell what the outcome would be.
2
: provident care : prudence
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
3
: an act of looking forward
also
: a view forward
foresightedly
adverb
foresightedness
noun
Examples of foresight in a Sentence
They had the foresight to invest the money wisely.
His career choice shows a lack of foresight.
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Fortunately, Congress had the foresight to understand both the importance of the service and the potential dangers of executive meddling, and so in 1970 walled it off from overt presidential meddling.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
A little while later, Warren listed six other attributes on his radar: discipline, accountability, work ethic, vision, foresight, leadership skills.
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As of now, Apple’s foresight into its sales trajectory suggests not only internal strength but also potential resilience in consumer spending patterns.
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And vigilance and foresight will be needed as these new AIs start to autonomously disrupt our financial future.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
A little while later, Warren listed six other attributes on his radar: discipline, accountability, work ethic, vision, foresight, leadership skills.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
As of now, Apple’s foresight into its sales trajectory suggests not only internal strength but also potential resilience in consumer spending patterns.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
And vigilance and foresight will be needed as these new AIs start to autonomously disrupt our financial future.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foresight
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“Foresight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresight. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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foresight
noun
fore·sight
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌsīt 
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
1
: the act or power of foreseeing
2
: care or preparation for the future
had the foresight to invest his money wisely
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