Definition of opticnext
as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision the optic nerve

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Recent Examples of optic Companies such as Jabil and optic connectors maker Amphenol are also strong tech performers this year, with their gains topping that of high-flying names such as Nvidia and Microsoft. Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Scott Summers, the leader of the X-Men team from Marvel comics who's capable of firing optic blasts, in 2000's X-Men. EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The model opted for the house’s Alan sneaker in optic white canvas, a low-top silhouette detailed with Celine’s Triomphe emblem at the side and embossed branding across the sole. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for optic
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optical
Adjective
  • The hard X-ray peak came first, intense and quickly, followed by a longer, scorching soft X-ray and optical glow.
    Paul Sutter, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Ciena sells a variety of products for high-speed fiber optical networks.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optic. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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