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Recent Examples of optical
The Institute also offers low vision rehabilitation, optical services and emergency eye care.
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Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
The digital optical format could store data, such as audio files, for sharing on computers or playing on CD players via speakers.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
For users with astigmatism, the solution is less straightforward: the company plans to release an external prescription lens frame that can be fitted with custom lenses at an optical store.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Ciena was among the optical stocks that were clobbered yesterday after Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s defense of copper.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
The digital optical format could store data, such as audio files, for sharing on computers or playing on CD players via speakers.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
For users with astigmatism, the solution is less straightforward: the company plans to release an external prescription lens frame that can be fitted with custom lenses at an optical store.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Ciena was among the optical stocks that were clobbered yesterday after Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s defense of copper.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optical
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Drones are using sonar, laser, optic and echo sound technology to look for debris on the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 metres.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Feb. 2026
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The data in question includes information on joint movements, speed, rotation, visual input, touch, pressure, and force.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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