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 lens doesn't include an optical stabilization system, which raises concern for handheld macro photography. PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024 And that was a big breakthrough in terms of the clinical, translational potential of this label-free optical imaging. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024 Moreau brings more than 30 years of experience managing leading independent eyewear brands with a comprehensive understanding of the independent optical market. Thomas Waller, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 High-altitude dispersal of ash and sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere led to optical phenomena around the globe. Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optical 

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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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