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 Tens of thousands of spectators in Beijing looked on as the People’s Republic unveiled laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, and giant underwater drones alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and parading soldiers whose marching prowess put the rest of the world to shame. Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 Gadgets like laser watches and smoke bombs confused guards. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 In addition to showing off its own drones, China also presented its own high-energy laser weapons meant to be used as part of the country’s system for countering drone attacks, according to Reuters. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Activities include glowing enhancements to attractions, including a neon version of Tassie’s Twist, plus a laser show over the wave pool. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • Solskjaer spent more than three years out of the managerial spotlight before taking the Besiktas coaching role in January 2025.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There are few athletes whose spotlight shines brighter than the one chased by paparazzi bulbs.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Never use your high-beam lights.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • These rooms include the trash compactor, Princess Leia’s prison cell and the tractor beam control room from A New Hope, and Emperor Palpatine’s throne room as seen in Return of the Jedi.
    Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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