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
The machine can see how the eyes are focusing to check for conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
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Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
The farsightedness of previous generations of Americans provided a solid foundation on which to advance American values and build a prosperous future for the United States and other countries.
—Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2016
For example, research released in 2018 showed that extended stays in space can cause farsightedness and swelling of the optic nerve.
—Hailey Rose McLaughlin, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12
Similar Treatments
Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024
As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
The farsightedness of previous generations of Americans provided a solid foundation on which to advance American values and build a prosperous future for the United States and other countries.
—Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2016
For example, research released in 2018 showed that extended stays in space can cause farsightedness and swelling of the optic nerve.
—Hailey Rose McLaughlin, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsightedness
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Our vision is simply to be the most excellent Professional Publisher there is.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the Eldorado iteration made from 1967 to 1970 was the beginning of GM’s new vision of personal luxury.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
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The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
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Industry experts say Taiwan grew its own semiconductor industry organically through a combination of foresight, hard work and investment.Nectar Gan, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Look on the sunny side of life — endless opportunities to flourish based on skill, foresight, industry, and ambition.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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But can companies go further—and take sustainability and financial prudence to the next level?Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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And yet many outside observers saw in Iran’s attack a degree of prudence.Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsightedness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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