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as in diviners
one who predicts future events or developments
according to Greek myth, Cassandra was a visionary who was endowed with the gift of inerrant prophecy but fated to never be believed
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as in dreamers
one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world
19th-century visionaries who founded short-lived communities in which everyone was supposed to live in perfect peace and harmony
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These visionaries are shaping the future through transformative ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their communities.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
These are exactly the types of development that Montgomery Ward, (Daniel) Burnham and generations of Chicago’s civic visionaries have worked to keep off our beloved lakefront.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Dec. 2024
Launched by the culture-moving visionaries at Framework, The Spotlight is a 300 capacity gem in the heart of Hollywood – and the home of Simon Says, LA’s don’t-miss LGBTQ+-inclusive dance party.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
Through projects ranging from futuristic vehicles to virtual couture, McIntyre is one of the visionaries who is helping to define a more feminine approach to innovation for the coming decades.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Feminine futurism, championed by visionaries like Faith Popcorn, Zaha Hadid, and Katie McIntyre, offers a roadmap for this evolution.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But until Harris came along, visionaries in the sector were few and far between.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Composed of creative visionaries, innovators, strategists, music mavens, tequila lovers, artists, writers, digital wizards, and more, Where Eagles Dare promotes and practices a collaborative approach that honors all ideas while encouraging employees to learn from their peers’ expertise.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Thanks in part to visionaries like MicroStrategy along with major financial institutions like BlackRock, not to mention growing political and regulatory approval for crypto and its derivatives, bitcoin’s risk profile has changed.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
These are exactly the types of development that Montgomery Ward, (Daniel) Burnham and generations of Chicago’s civic visionaries have worked to keep off our beloved lakefront.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Dec. 2024
Launched by the culture-moving visionaries at Framework, The Spotlight is a 300 capacity gem in the heart of Hollywood – and the home of Simon Says, LA’s don’t-miss LGBTQ+-inclusive dance party.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
Through projects ranging from futuristic vehicles to virtual couture, McIntyre is one of the visionaries who is helping to define a more feminine approach to innovation for the coming decades.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Feminine futurism, championed by visionaries like Faith Popcorn, Zaha Hadid, and Katie McIntyre, offers a roadmap for this evolution.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But until Harris came along, visionaries in the sector were few and far between.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Composed of creative visionaries, innovators, strategists, music mavens, tequila lovers, artists, writers, digital wizards, and more, Where Eagles Dare promotes and practices a collaborative approach that honors all ideas while encouraging employees to learn from their peers’ expertise.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Thanks in part to visionaries like MicroStrategy along with major financial institutions like BlackRock, not to mention growing political and regulatory approval for crypto and its derivatives, bitcoin’s risk profile has changed.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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