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Recent Examples of optical
Corner rafts detect guide stars and help the telescope correct for optical distortions and temperature changes.
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Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Founded 15 years ago as a digitally native, direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer, Warby Parker set out to disrupt the $150 billion global optical industry with $95 prescription glasses (and at-home try-ons through the mail).
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
The shoes have a thick foam sole that offers optical support, shock-absorption, and lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 June 2025
The trickle-down impact of sovereign AI investments Analysts and investors think that growth in sovereign AI will have knock-on positive effects on other parts of the AI industry — such as foundry, optical and memory technology companies.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Jonathan Corum, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Founded 15 years ago as a digitally native, direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer, Warby Parker set out to disrupt the $150 billion global optical industry with $95 prescription glasses (and at-home try-ons through the mail).
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
The shoes have a thick foam sole that offers optical support, shock-absorption, and lasting comfort.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 June 2025
The trickle-down impact of sovereign AI investments Analysts and investors think that growth in sovereign AI will have knock-on positive effects on other parts of the AI industry — such as foundry, optical and memory technology companies.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optical
Adjective
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In a search of the apartment, police recovered a Glock 19 Gen 5 firearm with an optic sight attached.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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Final Thoughts Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports 4.0 Excellent The Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports is an ambitious effort from one of the best optic houses in the business.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In a more recent industry-paradigm shift, firms are prioritizing the ecological consequences of their work, the history of a place, and the visual effect that renovating a structure will have on an area.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Superhero cinema has dominated since then, and Brad Bird's visual style and humor feel less novel.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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