astigmatic

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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
  • But Luiselli’s depiction of parents made myopic or careless in the face of polycrisis obviously still resonates.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The problem with any and all GOAT discourse is the debate invariably becomes recursive and myopic.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • What if Timmy had damaged his eyesight to more accurately play the nearsighted Marty Mauser?
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • But American shipbuilding is in shambles, due to decades of shortsighted policies and neglect.
    Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Beyond the impact on the health of the affected recipients, multiple Democratic and Republican lawmakers said the cuts were shortsighted.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

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“Astigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astigmatic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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