as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
thanks to our farsightedness, we had sufficient emergency supplies when the storm knocked out our power
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Recent Examples of farsightedness
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.
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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.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.
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Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
For example, bifocals correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness with the same lens.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Solutions for Complex Vision Problems Traditional contact lenses primarily correct vision problems, such as near-sightedness and farsightedness.
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Malana Vantyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Presbyopia is a common variant of farsightedness affecting over 128 million people in the US, including the majority of adults over the age of 45.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
Finlandization depends on expectations that the great power will exercise restraint and farsightedness.
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Vance Chang,
Foreign Affairs,
1 May 2010
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
In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.
—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
For example, bifocals correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness with the same lens.
—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Solutions for Complex Vision Problems Traditional contact lenses primarily correct vision problems, such as near-sightedness and farsightedness.
—
Malana Vantyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Presbyopia is a common variant of farsightedness affecting over 128 million people in the US, including the majority of adults over the age of 45.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
Finlandization depends on expectations that the great power will exercise restraint and farsightedness.
—
Vance Chang,
Foreign Affairs,
1 May 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsightedness
Noun
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Your 10th House of Career and Status receives Jupiter, urging long-range vision and public progress that grows through structure.
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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky.
Noun
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Papyrologist Federica Nicolardi said on Thursday at the same event that the team has already identified a number of intriguing passages, including some on the nature of deities and providence.
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That there is no providence, only circumstance.
Noun
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The advisors entrusted with guiding substantial fortunes must combine technical expertise, strategic foresight and an ability to serve clients whose financial lives often span businesses, generations and continents.
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Whether that confidence reads, in time, as foresight or as a high-water mark is the part no term sheet can settle.
Noun
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All that’s been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness.
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All that’s been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness.
Noun
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But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsightedness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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