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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The job for the rest of us is to defend that vision—and advance it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 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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Today, such foresight remains almost hard to fathom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The little things like that, the foresight and the execution, are where games are won.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
4 June 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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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsightedness. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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