laser

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 As Mars enters your sign on June 17, your thoughts and actions both become laser-focused. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 Treatments your dermatologist can provide, like low-level lasers that support the hair follicles can help, Mitchell says. Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025 In short, slathering exosomes onto your face after microneedling and lasers may reduce healing time and improve skin quality. Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025 The group sees ample opportunity for partnership with some of the denim industry’s leading finishing innovators, who have worked to replace stone-washing techniques—which are polluting and water-guzzling—with lasers to achieve whiskering and distressing. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • Despite his mother’s wish to keep the boy out of the Hollywood spotlight, his resemblance at 16 to his father was such that he was cast as Robert’s younger brother in Thunder Road.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
  • With its spotlight concept and showstopping production, Showgirl is the direct result of Swift’s all-encompassing career feat — and an extension of it.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Then the built‑in router beams Wi‑Fi around the camp.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Wood beams, terracotta floors, and antique furniture run through every property for a healthy dose of design inspiration.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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