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Recent Examples of astigmatic
To prevent such astigmatic visions of diversity, always start with a cyclopedic, unflinching, clear-eyed look at the most detailed statistical data on basic identity representation — and build on that as the only solid foundation for true equity and inclusion.
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Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astigmatic
Adjective
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Often described as a prophetic American text, Melville’s novel warns of the dangers of following an unrepentant leader on myopic pursuits.—
Time,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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That lack of balance — the last conservative on the council was in 2009 — has led to a myopic repeat of errors.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What if Timmy had damaged his eyesight to more accurately play the nearsighted Marty Mauser?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rise has continued so sharply that some projections suggest that by 2050, about half the world could be nearsighted.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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This is shortsighted, given that Gen Z will make up nearly a third of the workforce by 2030.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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While the White House and various lawmakers continue to mull proposals to suspend the national gas tax, analysts believe that would be shortsighted – and not nearly enough relief given how high prices have risen.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Astigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astigmatic. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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