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

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Recent Examples on the Web An optic white, flat shoe feels extremely modern—and these happen to be a collaboration between A.P.C. and the Holmes herself. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 July 2024 Based on these results, researchers concluded that goldfish are able to navigate their surroundings and remember visual cues through a process known as optic flow, estimating distance by tracking the motion of objects around them. Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 Thinner than a human hair, our pacemaker is made of an optic fiber and silicon membrane that the Tian lab and colleagues at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have spent years developing. Pengju Li, Discover Magazine, 23 Mar. 2024 Besides the khaki hue, the coat is available in seven additional colors, including trendy red and optic white. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optic 

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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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