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Photonics stocks — The AI trade supported optical networking names on Wednesday.
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Inspired by high-contrast black-and-white street photography, Mono converts images into dramatic black-and-white compositions using a custom monochrome LUT and simulated optical imperfections.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Cracks in the rock Retrospective analysis of optical and radar satellite imagery from the weeks preceding the slide showed no visible tension cracks or major deformational scarring on the slope.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Finally, early warning systems employing acoustic sensors, optical trackers, and passive radio frequency detection provide critical situational awareness, enabling timely engagement of incoming UAV threats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Inspired by high-contrast black-and-white street photography, Mono converts images into dramatic black-and-white compositions using a custom monochrome LUT and simulated optical imperfections.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Cracks in the rock Retrospective analysis of optical and radar satellite imagery from the weeks preceding the slide showed no visible tension cracks or major deformational scarring on the slope.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Finally, early warning systems employing acoustic sensors, optical trackers, and passive radio frequency detection provide critical situational awareness, enabling timely engagement of incoming UAV threats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optical
Adjective
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Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to being highly sought after for their visual appeal and scarcity, PMGs are difficult to find in high grades due to condition issues, like chipping on the card’s delicate foil finish.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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First, Saudi designers offer a distinct visual language.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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