Definition of opticalnext
as in optic
of, relating to, or used in vision an optical illusion that fools most people

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Recent Examples of optical The growing prevalence of chronic conditions that effect eyesight, such as diabetes, may also increase demand for optical services. Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026 Moreover, the company has additional growth opportunities in optical DSPs (digital signal processors), ZF optics, ALCs (active LED cables), and PCIe retimers. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026 Because Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drones are so hard to detect, experts say multiple types of sensors are often needed simultaneously to accurately identify incoming threats – among them, optical, acoustic, radar and laser-based systems. Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Photomemristors are already widely used in optical systems and advanced cameras, but they are designed for consistent lighting conditions. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for optical
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Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The deployment aims to reduce the time required for general visual inspections while improving consistency across repetitive maintenance tasks.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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