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 Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are other forms of refractive errors. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Benefits of eye surgery include improvement of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024 This testing helps identify the specific type and degree of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, helping determine the correct prescription required for glasses or contact lenses.12 Similar Treatments Treatments for nearsightedness and farsightedness are similar. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 Aug. 2024 As the eyeball grows, farsightedness usually resolves, but some people will still experience farsightedness as adults. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 These treatments only work for mild cases of farsightedness. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 The farsightedness of previous generations of Americans provided a solid foundation on which to advance American values and build a prosperous future for the United States and other countries. Jacob J. Lew, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2016 For example, research released in 2018 showed that extended stays in space can cause farsightedness and swelling of the optic nerve. Hailey Rose McLaughlin, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2020 Another man with the condition required multiple eyeglass prescriptions, shifting even between nearsightedness and farsightedness in the span of a day. Joe Didonato, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022
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Noun
  • Standing on the ground with nothing blocking our vision, our eyes can see about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) of the horizon.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Jeff’s vision for the New Era game seems to be to dilute the opportunity for strategy and politics as much as possible and replace it with a weeklong bender at Foxwoods that comes with a voucher for unlimited pigs in a blanket.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.
    Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
  • The concepts of divine intervention and providence have a long record in American history.
    Newt Gingrich, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
Noun
  • His journey from scouring YouTube for hidden gems to becoming the go-to executive for up-and-coming talent underscores a career built on passion, foresight, and an unyielding commitment to artist development.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The first habit is being proactive, and that’s because foresight and planning are evergreen skills for long-term success.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024

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“Farsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farsightedness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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