Definitions

forward-looking

[fawr-werd-look-ing] / ˈfɔr wərdˌlʊk ɪŋ /

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progressive adj.
avant-garde adj.
forward-thinking adj.
positive adj.
innovative adj.
futuristic adj.
revolutionary adj.

ADJECTIVE

progressive

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forward-thinking left left of center leftist liberal reformist

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avant-garde broad-minded enlightened modern nontraditional open-minded tolerant

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bleeding-heart broad radical revolutionary

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conservative moderate orthodox traditional

ADJECTIVE

avant-garde

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advanced ahead of its time cutting-edge experimental groundbreaking innovative innovatory inventive leading-edge modern new new-wave original pioneering progressive revolutionary state-of-the-art trailblazing ultramodern unorthodox

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daring forward-thinking hip last-word nonconformist off the beaten path radical

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Bohemian offbeat unconventional unfamiliar unorthodox untraditional way-out

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behind the times old-fashioned orthodox outdated traditional

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conservative moderate

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conventional

ADJECTIVE

forward-thinking

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avant-garde innovative modern nontraditional progressive

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dynamic go-getting positive

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broad-minded enlightened liberal radical reformist revolutionary

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backward-looking

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conventional regressive traditional

ADJECTIVE

positive

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constructive effective good practical productive reasonable useful

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affirmative progressive sound

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efficacious

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fruitless impotent impractical incapable unproductive unskilled useless worthless

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disadvantageous doubtful indefinite negative uncertain unhelpful unsure

ADJECTIVE

innovative

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contemporary ingenious inventive new original

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avant-garde breaking new ground cutting-edge deviceful innovational innovatory just out leading-edge newfangled originative state-of-the-art

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old old-fashioned worn

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customary habitual traditional uncreative unimaginative

ADJECTIVE

futuristic

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innovative modern

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advanced cutting edge pioneering revolutionary visionary

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old

ADJECTIVE

revolutionary

Synonyms

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contemporary innovative modern radical

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avant-garde developing latest left novel

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advanced advancing cutting edge just out open-minded state-of-the-art up-and-coming

Antonyms

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old old-fashioned

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forward-looking

"It serves as a forward-looking strategic platform, guiding our bilateral partnership across all five pillars -- political, economic, maritime, people-to-people, and security."

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Britney Nguyen looked into a forward-looking factor helping drive the resurgence in chip makers, and how it could backfire.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

Building a Better California’s website says it’s a nonpartisan group focused on “supporting forward-looking ideas to improve affordability and quality of life for all Californians” while protecting innovation and economic growth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Neso described the report as a "forward-looking" assessment of risks that could become more significant in the 2030s unless addressed.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

“Nothing wrong with that if you go about it right. Country could use some forward-looking farmers.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

forward-looking

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