foresightedness

noun

as in vision
concern or preparation for the future thanks to your foresightedness, we have enough ice and food to last through the blackout

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Recent Examples of foresightedness All that’s been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness. — Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 All that's been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness. — ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foresightedness
  1. vision
  2. providence
  3. foresight
  4. farsightedness
  5. forethought
Noun
  • For families While Hôtel Royal’s opulence certainly doesn’t lean into the traditional vision of a family-friendly hotel, their thoughtful amenities sure do.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Skoll Foundation's vision is to live in a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • Have faith in His providence, even if your heart feels too broken to accept it right now.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Google is quick to point out that SynthID is not a silver bullet for digital providence.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Definition of providence
Noun
  • The Red Sox then embarked on an impressive 15-game winning streak, sweeping those very teams, validating Cora's foresight.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Constructive anxiety often signals foresight, conscientiousness, and genuine commitment when outcomes are uncertain.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 30 July 2026
Definition of foresight
Noun
  • Given that Morocco tends to present itself as being ahead of other countries in the region, a lack of farsightedness over such a basic issue is highly unusual.
    — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Indeed, estimates vary depending on age and how hyperopia is measured, but the National Eye Institute reports that farsightedness affects roughly 5% to 10% of Americans today.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of farsightedness
Noun
  • Precisely that forethought is what personal risk management is all about.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And the park can only be accessed by boat or float plane, so a visit to Katmai National Park and Preserve requires a decent amount of forethought.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of forethought

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“Foresightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foresightedness. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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