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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.
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Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astigmatic
Adjective
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That doctor looked at the back of Kekoa’s eyes and diagnosed him with myopic degeneration, a dramatic form of nearsightedness.—
Kristen Hwang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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As an industrious and self-reliant senior, Ringwald essentially baby-sits her chronically myopic father (Harry Dean Stanton), sews her own clothes and contends with the condescension of her patrician peers.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What if Timmy had damaged his eyesight to more accurately play the nearsighted Marty Mauser?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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What’s frugal at $10 million can become shortsighted at $100 million.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Astigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astigmatic. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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