laser

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 Chuck Mattera is the former chair and CEO of Coherent Corp., a global leader in materials, networking and lasers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026 Plenty of surgeons and random civilians on social media have speculated that Cooper might have received an upper blepharoplasty, a lower face and neck lift, hair transplants, and laser treatments, too. Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Jan. 2026 Shine On: This Pink Floyd tribute act combines a live band with lasers and video projections. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Jan. 2026 Extremists Reconnect, Rejoice on X Emboldened by the pardons and Trump’s laser focus on mass deportations, which is redirecting authorities’ attention, far-right extremists rejoiced at the idea of having more space to organize. Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • Plunging necklines and pleated skirts would go on to be stylish spotlights in Monroe's fashions.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Storrie was thrust into the international spotlight in late 2025 for his role as hockey player Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry, based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Reid.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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