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A visionary is someone with a strong vision of the future. Since such visions aren't always accurate, a visionary's ideas may either work brilliantly or fail miserably. Even so, visionary is usually a positive word. Martin Luther King, Jr., for instance, was a visionary in his hopes and ideas for a just society. The word is also an adjective; thus, for example, we may speak of a visionary project, a visionary leader, a visionary painter, or a visionary company.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Martin Scorsese’s personal journey through the films of Powell and Pressburger, the visionary British filmmakers behind classics like The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus, offers a captivating exploration of their genius and enduring influence on cinema.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Student, individual and visionary membership plans will remain the same, but other levels will be increasing as followed:
Companion membership plans will have a $10 increase.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
Despite such visionary local leadership, however, policymakers in Washington are poised to scuttle innovation at universities across the country.
—Andrei Iancu, Orange County Register, 1 Apr. 2024
Anda Pho's story shows the power of visionary leadership and the transformative impact of embracing one's unique path and potential.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Sievers said the founders of Renew Energy were visionary in setting up a plant for fractioning, but were ahead of their time.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Port Commissioner Sandy Naranjo Transitioning from the 1980 Master Plan to our visionary final draft Port Master Plan Update embodies a pivotal shift for the Port of San Diego, deeply integrating environmental justice and equity into our core planning principles.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
Under the visionary leadership of Marty McDonald, founder and CEO of Boss Women Media, the event was meticulously crafted to create strategic pathways for impact.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024
Ashton Kutcher, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The two visionaries crossed paths during their time on the golf team at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Apr. 2024
Since the release of their 1970 debut, Gentle Giant embodied prog at its most visionary: a mischievous blend of renaissance polyphony, jazz interplay, psychedelic folk, and—well, yes, raucous rock’n’roll.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Over a Palestinian state, however, the breach is visionary.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Such a great organizer, intellect, shoulder-rubber and visionary — the first to internationalize the sport, creating a connection with Mexico.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Initially heralded as a visionary deal, the $350 billion merger—which remains the largest in American corporate history—quickly devolved, costing investors billions and many employees their retirement savings.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Willie Brown at 90: Still a political visionary (Jose Luis Villegas/For The Times)
Columnist George Skelton caught up this week with Willie Brown, a legend in California politics who made history as the first Black Assembly speaker and the first Black mayor of San Francisco.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Drawing from experiences garnered in esteemed art institutions and galleries, the visionary leader set out to democratize art ownership, making exquisite artworks accessible to a global audience.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Visionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visionary. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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