as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
farsighted conservationists long ago realized that wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty needed to be protected from future development
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Recent Examples of farsighted
As the United States begins the Herculean task of digging itself out from the worst economic downturn in generations, policy makers need to focus on rebuilding in smart and farsighted ways, and that means cutting unnecessary and wasteful spending whenever possible.
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Elliott Negin, Scientific American, 14 Sep. 2020
Just look at Warren Buffett’s farsighted investment in Israel–a country that has become a tech superpower despite facing existential risk–during the Lebanon War of 2006.
—Eric Braverman, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023
Modern architecture was introduced to Portland almost a century ago by Pietro Belluschi, John Yeon and other farsighted architects influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.
—oregonlive, 29 Sep. 2022
Rose Marcario doesn’t work in the outdoor industry anymore, but her influence hasn’t waned—a testament to her vision and farsighted leadership.
—Andrew Weaver, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2022
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Elliott Negin, Scientific American, 14 Sep. 2020
Just look at Warren Buffett’s farsighted investment in Israel–a country that has become a tech superpower despite facing existential risk–during the Lebanon War of 2006.
—Eric Braverman, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2023
Modern architecture was introduced to Portland almost a century ago by Pietro Belluschi, John Yeon and other farsighted architects influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.
—oregonlive, 29 Sep. 2022
Rose Marcario doesn’t work in the outdoor industry anymore, but her influence hasn’t waned—a testament to her vision and farsighted leadership.
—Andrew Weaver, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsighted
Adjective
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Still, the Dodgers plan to be cautious with the right-hander at the outset of the 2025 season.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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People who are pregnant should be cautious, as flaxseeds might have mild hormonal effects.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, total emissions will continue to accumulate unless innovation, proactive government policy, and global cooperation accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Police became less proactive and lost manpower because of the pandemic.—
Barry Latzer,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Technical Thought Leadership: Driving innovation and influencing industry trends by sharing expertise, insights, and visionary technical solutions.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Through innovation, visionary leadership, and bold development projects, the continent demonstrated its resilience and ambition.—
Stephanie Busari and Ifeanyi Abraham,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Start with a positive, forward-looking message that emphasizes optimism and purpose.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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There are many parts to the new regulations, but chief among them is something that insurance companies had asked from state regulators for years: being able to base rates on forward-looking models of climate risk in the state, without needing to cite historical data.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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