How to Use forward-thinking in a Sentence
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Seniors aren’t stuck in the past; many are tech-savvy and forward-thinking.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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The city thought of its investments as forward-thinking, in light of climate change.
—Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2023
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The charm of faux fur lies in its ability to be both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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And, because the design lead was taken from goop, the style is elegant and forward-thinking.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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The shift south and east has caused some turmoil in the ranks, but it has also been seen as forward-thinking as other NGOs make similar moves.
—Abe Streep, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2015
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Is the film’s satirical point-of-view forward-thinking or in some way retrograde?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024
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What really makes this 12-piece set the best dinnerware set for a modern look is its forward-thinking shape.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
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But healthy doesn’t mean forward-thinking—and while the worst predictions for the year didn’t come to pass, neither did the broad workplace transformation that many had hoped for.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
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Even a company as forward-thinking as Urwerk isn’t afraid to look backward from time to time.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2023
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Smith sought to write stories with a forward-thinking point of view to generate discussions.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
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Though their brand is forward-thinking, their actual business plan has old roots in the American West.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024
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Take all this 'why' energy to 'how' ‒ that's where all this energy has to go: forward-moving, forward-thinking.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
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This approach portrays you as resilient and forward-thinking.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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What’s even better is when the family behind it is as kind, passionate, honest, and forward-thinking as the Gajas.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The result is a song that feels both grounded in country traditions and forward-thinking, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2024
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In its 44mm titanium case with rose-gold bezel, the Freak One’s look, meanwhile, straddles that longed-for duality of elegant and forward-thinking with ease.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2023
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His forward-thinking and wellness-focused mission is a perfect match for brands who are looking to connect with fans without incurring risk.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2023
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Griggs also touted the importance of forward-thinking, hosting two town halls with fans to get feedback her first offseason.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
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The night, after all, is all about celebrating American designers who are forward-thinking and innovative—so why shouldn’t guests do the same with their looks on the red carpet?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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The rap legend details what made her and Timbaland’s creative synergy so special and forward-thinking.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
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Exxon and Chevron have largely continued along the path of doubling down on oil and gas production and petrochemicals, whereas Total, for example, has been very forward-thinking for about a decade.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Feb. 2021
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Now artist residencies mean that works of art — visual, music, dance, film, theater — are being created on the very same floors where forward-thinking advances have been developed for 150 years.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2023
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The firm is a trusted legal partner for forward-thinking, high-growth companies seeking strategic legal counsel.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Don’t let the past or negativity consume you when forward-thinking and positivity are the answer.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
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In recent years, however, Hamilton has become a true fashion icon, upping his style game with forward-thinking, statement-making designs.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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With the convergence of B2C and B2B buying experiences, businesses must be agile and forward-thinking.
—Vivek Chaudhri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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This year, the singer and business mogul has repeatedly stepped out in forward-thinking looks, making some of her highest-impact fashion statements during her second pregnancy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2023
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View full post on Instagram Known for her forward-thinking, out-of-this world designs, the designer's futuristic dress had everyone doing double takes.
—Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 15 Mar. 2023
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The Manus x Machina theme inspired visions of futuristic fashion, and Lupita N'yongo stood out as particularly forward-thinking from head to toe.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023
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This taught me to stay agile and prioritize innovation, ensuring my leadership fosters flexibility and forward-thinking.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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