plural blinders
1
: either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sides
2
blinders plural
: a limitation or obstruction to sight or discernment
3
British, informal
: something (such as an athletic play) dazzlingly excellent or remarkable
Andrew Chidgey (58) held the Stapleton innings together and Ghulam Shabbir briefly threatened with a lively 23 but Timsbury held some important catches, including a blinder from Greg Passingham …—
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Their team played a blinder to beat us in the closing seconds of the match.
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While all individuals have positive intent, this high-pressure focus on relief from the issue can create blinders to the simple solution of pausing, taking focused time to address the root of the problem and create a sustainable resolution.
—Laurie Waligurski, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Hutson’s blinders regarding Trump have closed in on him and become a blindfold.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
For them, combating such overreach is as easy as putting up blinders.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 15 July 2025
Because a decision like this one should be insulated from partisan politics and not made with haste or with blinders on.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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Laurie Waligurski, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Hutson’s blinders regarding Trump have closed in on him and become a blindfold.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
For them, combating such overreach is as easy as putting up blinders.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 15 July 2025
Because a decision like this one should be insulated from partisan politics and not made with haste or with blinders on.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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“Blinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blinder. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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blinder
noun
blind·er
ˈblīn-dər 
: either of two leather flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing to the side
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