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Recent Examples of optical
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
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Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
Advanced tools like optical character recognition (OCR) and natural language processing (NLP) extract key data— for example, sender details, dates, and document types — instantly.
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—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Ingredients to avoid include dyes, phosphates, and optical brighteners.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
European scientists are already planning a successor spacecraft that will carry on Gaia’s galactic torch, next time collecting infrared, rather than optical, light.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
Advanced tools like optical character recognition (OCR) and natural language processing (NLP) extract key data— for example, sender details, dates, and document types — instantly.
2.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Ingredients to avoid include dyes, phosphates, and optical brighteners.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
European scientists are already planning a successor spacecraft that will carry on Gaia’s galactic torch, next time collecting infrared, rather than optical, light.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optical
Adjective
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Inflammation of the optic nerve head (the part inside the eye), a form of optic neuritis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Combat now includes sound effects, visual effects, hit reactions and crosshairs.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In his new book Cinema of Extractions (Columbia University Press), Caltech professor of visual culture Brian Jacobson puts the spotlight on the physical footprint of the business of Hollywood.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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