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

In its evaluation, the committee cited the film’s polished craftsmanship and the clarity of its directorial vision, pointing to the tone and mise-en-scène that sustain a sense of pressure throughout the story.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
His résumé showcased impressive technical accomplishments and a compelling vision for building a new operational function.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 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

So no, the Giants never possessed the foresight to orchestrate a long-term waiting game.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
But Charles Lichfield, director of economic foresight and analysis at the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, said the best metrics for understanding what’s going on are the deficit and inflation.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of foresight

Noun

Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudence

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