as in eyesight
medical
a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away
She wears eyeglasses to correct her myopia.
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Recent Examples of myopia
Fairness does not require slouching to myopia, but slouching to tyranny does.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2024
Easterbrook is clearly exasperated by popular myopia.
—Steven Radelet, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
Is there some idea why this myopia epidemic is happening?
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
In the myopia that results, especially in the face of an uncertain world—where crisis after crisis pops up like the old arcade game of Whack-a-Mole—the temptation is to make changes based on flitting and unknowable assumptions that do absolutely nothing to determine success over the long term.
—James Berman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2024
Easterbrook is clearly exasperated by popular myopia.
—Steven Radelet, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
Is there some idea why this myopia epidemic is happening?
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
In the myopia that results, especially in the face of an uncertain world—where crisis after crisis pops up like the old arcade game of Whack-a-Mole—the temptation is to make changes based on flitting and unknowable assumptions that do absolutely nothing to determine success over the long term.
—James Berman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myopia
Noun
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Elton John made light of his worsening eyesight while presenting the award for Best Original Score at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
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In November, the five-time Grammy winner revealed to ABC News’ Robin Roberts that his eyesight had deteriorated and that plans for a new album were put on hold as a result of the health issue.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One eye is smaller than the other, my nose is crooked, my lips are weird.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Hayek kept her color palette deep and sumptuous: a dark cat eye with emerald green eyeshadow, full eyebrows, and a nude lip.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Simmons shared that Harris, 59, had certain health issues, including her nearsightedness, as well as seasonal allergies triggered by pollen, and urticaria—a common skin condition that causes itchiness and redness.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024
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The Vice President’s nearsightedness is also corrected by lenses, which leave her with 20/20 vision.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Myopia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myopia. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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