FARSIGHTEDNESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

farsightedness

noun

ˈfär-ˌsī-təd-nəs

Definition of farsightedness

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 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 Finlandization depends on expectations that the great power will exercise restraint and farsightedness. — Vance Chang, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2010 See All Example Sentences for farsightedness

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Noun

Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, hearing loss and balance issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
The condition can cause memory, vision, hearing and balance issues.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of vision

Noun

Data from the European Forest Fire Information System shows that the Leon providence had some of Spain’s worst wildfires on record in 2025, per France 24.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Have faith in His providence, even if your heart feels too broken to accept it right now.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of providence

Noun

In the 40 years since, every facet of Spacemen 3’s story has been turned over and generously embellished, resulting in an excess of grandeur and foresight projected onto the duo at the heart of it.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Bajaria’s foresight was sharper, investing in local language productions and building up Netflix’s global presence (almost two dozen international offices were opened during Bajaria’s reign).

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

Notably, Marvell built some prudence into that spending guide, assuming the current rate of capex growth will moderate over the forecast period and move closer to historical levels in the out-years.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
That might well be a sign of prudence on the part of fashion brands, which have been trying to boost full-price sales by not over-ordering inventory.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of prudence

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