far-sighted
Britishadjective
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possessing prudence and foresight
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med of, relating to, or suffering from hyperopia
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another word for long-sighted
Other Word Forms
- far-sightedly adverb
- far-sightedness noun
Example Sentences
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Phil’s success can, indeed, be credited to far-sighted, even utopian, artistic and administrative leaders.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Ozempic is being likened to what eyeglasses are to near- or far-sighted people.
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023
“I have always sincerely admired his wisdom, his ability to make balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations,” Putin said in the telegram released by the Kremlin.
From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023
Pope Francis on Wednesday praised the late Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev as a far-sighted statesman who was committed to improving relations among nations.
From Reuters • Sep. 3, 2022
For Anduin, from the bend at the Harlond, so flowed that from the City men could look down it lengthwise for some leagues, and the far-sighted could see any ships that approached.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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