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visionary

[vizh-uh-ner-ee] / ˈvɪʒ əˌnɛr i /




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But at the movie theater, it’s the truth: Hollywood still has an interest in funding visionary stories.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Thanks to the visionary brilliance of Vanguard founder Jack Bogle and decades of strong returns, indexing is eating more and more of the market each year.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

But DeWitt Clinton’s visionary Erie Canal of 1825—a then-363-mile route from the namesake lake to the Hudson River—not only supercharged the city, but opened up new markets for Midwest farmers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

At the time, some hailed the vote as a bold and visionary move to expand access and equity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

One visionary put forth a tower five hundred feet taller than the Eiffel Tower but made entirely of logs, with a cabin at the top for shelter and refreshment.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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