laser

noun

Definition of lasernext
as in spotlight
a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery

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Recent Examples of laser The other, the Resilience lander, built by the Japanese company ispace, wasn’t so fortunate, crash-landing on the moon on June 5, 2025, after its laser range-finder failed. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 Some of the samples the manufacturer showed were a jean jacket with a laser design in the shape of mountains and a pair of distressed jeans. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 New ScreenX installations utilize laser 4K projectors for all three screens, ensuring uniform visual quality. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Elton show delivered a slick Broadway-style tribute to the Rocket Man, complete with technicolor costumes, pyrotechnics and laser lights. — Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
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  1. spotlight
  2. beam
Noun
  • During the 2026 World Cup, Hyperice operated largely outside official stadium spotlight, building recovery suites inside team hotels across North America.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And an area in the national spotlight during Pelosi’s two decades-plus in Democratic leadership, including being House speaker from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotlight
Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The home features exposed beams throughout along with wide-plank hardwood floors and water views in nearly every room.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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