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
Given that Morocco tends to present itself as being ahead of other countries in the region, a lack of farsightedness over such a basic issue is highly unusual.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Indeed, estimates vary depending on age and how hyperopia is measured, but the National Eye Institute reports that farsightedness affects roughly 5% to 10% of Americans today.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This is the opposite of farsightedness (hyperopia), which is when objects close to you are blurry.2
Over 40% of Americans are nearsighted—and this number has actually increased from 25% of Americans in the 1970s.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 Dec. 2025
In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
The relationship between hunger and conflict is circular; each one feeds the other.
FROM FAMINE TO PLENTY
Breaking this cycle requires economic farsightedness and political courage.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
For example, bifocals correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness with the same lens.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Solutions for Complex Vision Problems Traditional contact lenses primarily correct vision problems, such as near-sightedness and farsightedness.
—Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Presbyopia is a common variant of farsightedness affecting over 128 million people in the US, including the majority of adults over the age of 45.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Indeed, estimates vary depending on age and how hyperopia is measured, but the National Eye Institute reports that farsightedness affects roughly 5% to 10% of Americans today.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This is the opposite of farsightedness (hyperopia), which is when objects close to you are blurry.2
Over 40% of Americans are nearsighted—and this number has actually increased from 25% of Americans in the 1970s.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 Dec. 2025
In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
The relationship between hunger and conflict is circular; each one feeds the other.
FROM FAMINE TO PLENTY
Breaking this cycle requires economic farsightedness and political courage.
—Arif Husain, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
For example, bifocals correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness with the same lens.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Solutions for Complex Vision Problems Traditional contact lenses primarily correct vision problems, such as near-sightedness and farsightedness.
—Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Presbyopia is a common variant of farsightedness affecting over 128 million people in the US, including the majority of adults over the age of 45.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farsightedness
Noun
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Honesty makes big visions real and doable.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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With Iran qualifying for the World Cup, Arad Ershad had visions of splurging on flights and tickets to attend one of the team’s upcoming first-round matches in Los Angeles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That there is no providence, only circumstance.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Many live and die convinced that random chance is divine providence.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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It is increasingly viewed as an ongoing dialogue, one that blends financial planning with communication, values, and foresight.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All that’s been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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All that’s been missing, in the president’s view, is a Fed chair with Greenspan’s foresightedness.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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China by contrast is beginning to look like a model of prudence and responsibility.—
Anatol Lieven,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Austria retained possession of Venetia, and prudence dictated to the delegates at the Congress of Vienna that continued Austrian predominance in Italy should guarantee the peninsula against French influence.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsightedness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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