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Recent Examples of optical
The new deal will include a significant capacity expansion at Corning’s optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, an hour north of Charlotte.
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Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
The first collection comprises four models available in both optical and sunglasses versions.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Collimation is the adjustment of mirrors within a telescope to make sure that the optics are aligned, and thermalization is the process of allowing your telescope to reach the same temperature as the outside air to avoid optical irregularities.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Corning will supply optical fiber and cable to help build out data centers for Meta, enough that Corning is expanding its optical-fiber manufacturing facility in Hickory, North Carolina.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
The first collection comprises four models available in both optical and sunglasses versions.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Collimation is the adjustment of mirrors within a telescope to make sure that the optics are aligned, and thermalization is the process of allowing your telescope to reach the same temperature as the outside air to avoid optical irregularities.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Corning will supply optical fiber and cable to help build out data centers for Meta, enough that Corning is expanding its optical-fiber manufacturing facility in Hickory, North Carolina.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optical
Adjective
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Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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The teaser also includes footage of Xavier and Magneto sharing what seems to be a tender moment as well as an emotional Cyclops unleashing a massive optic blast as what appear to be large legs possibly belonging to Sentinels lumber along in the background.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These primarily serve a practical function, providing springy cushioning—but at the same time, the pillars are also a visual design element, giving the shoes a kind of elegant wedge heel without sacrificing their sporty aesthetic.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The California Highway Patrol was preparing to take over the pursuit but lost visual contact with the fleeing vehicle, Zapata said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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