Examples of optic in a Sentence
Adjective
the optic nerve
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Sound fiscal management means planning ahead, telling taxpayers the truth, and making decisions based on long-term stability rather than short-term optics.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
These neurons do not naturally regenerate, making disorders such as open-angle glaucoma and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy especially difficult to treat.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
These were deliberate choices to value political optics over wise and practical energy policy.
—Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Sound fiscal management means planning ahead, telling taxpayers the truth, and making decisions based on long-term stability rather than short-term optics.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optic. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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optic
2 of 2 noun1
: any of the elements (as lenses, mirrors, or light guides) of an optical instrument or system
—usually used in plural
2
: an optical instrument
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