laser

Definition of lasernext
as in spotlight
a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery

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Recent Examples of laser The business touts entertainment options like laser tag, bowling, arcades, go-karts, bumper cars and mini golf at its locations. Nathan Pilling march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 The company’s laser devices can be used to treat conditions that threaten eyesight, according to a post on its website. George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026 Another of her stars is a fierce fast-food warrior clad in a cheeseburger skirt, wielding ketchup and mustard laser guns and flanked by a squad of fighters who happen to be anthropomorphic pizza and hot dogs. Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The process involves using a laser to scan the screen for tiny flaws, then filling them with photopolymer to smooth them over. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • Far from a depressing gray room located in a basement, The Bridge and its massive windows put a spotlight on the natural beauty of Hong Kong.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Now in its 30th year, the Webby Awards spotlight Internet excellence, from viral memes and podcasters to content creators and filmmakers.
    Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Massive beams repurposed Look up in the great hall and the ceiling becomes part of the backstory.
    David Caraccio April 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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