astigmatic

as in myopic

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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. Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astigmatic
Adjective
  • Zoom Out: Embrace the Bigger Picture Too often, our calculations are myopic—focusing only on direct costs and immediate returns.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The Herod book doesn’t make her attitude about segregation less myopic and self-centered.
    Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And once people became nearsighted, screen time was tied to 54 percent higher odds that their myopia would get worse.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The nearsighted construction worker, who doesn’t have vision insurance, said it’s been hard to find work recently and he’s had to prioritize other expenses.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The temporary attempt to separate sports from politics speaks to a greater and shortsighted divide.
    Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Dismantling it is reckless and shortsighted, an abandonment of our leadership role when the world needs it most.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Astigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astigmatic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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