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

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Recent Examples of optic Classics like black and cream—a richer, warmer tone than optic white—always work too. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026 No area of the brain was spared from the shrinkage, but the change was especially pronounced in the optic lobes and the optic tract—the bundles of nerves that carry visual signals to the brain—with reductions of 52% and 62% respectively. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2026 And to prevent knock-offs, the collectible will feature the company’s new authentication packaging via its partnership with Octane5 and use micro-optic technology. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 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. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for optic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optic
optical
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  • Lasers currently dominate many high-speed optical connections.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Optical services include retinal imaging, eye-pressure testing and personalized lens consultations, supported by licensed remote optometrists and Mykita’s in-house optical team.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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