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 Models with midrange optical zoom lenses cost anywhere between $125-$300. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2025 The United States has refrained from any intervention in the collapsing country despite its proximity to the U.S. due to practical and optical concerns. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2025 The 100-400mm II supports Sync IS, a feature missing from the first that uses both the lens's optical stabilizer and the camera's in-body image stabilization (IBIS). PC Magazine, 31 May 2025 It's said to come with the industry's widest optical zoom at 1.67x, which is designed to maintain lossless 4K UHD resolution at all throw sizes. Paul Ridden may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for optical
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  • This feature is one of optic technology's most significant steps forward in recent years.
    Matt Morris, Space.com, 22 May 2025
  • Contributor Terri Williams says one of her favorite features is its optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
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  • Some Miley Cyrus fans who paid top dollar to attend the Tribeca Festival debut of the singer’s new visual album, Something Beautiful, appeared to be under the impression that a post-screening Q&A would include a concert.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 June 2025
  • The accompanying visual film will be released in theaters later this month.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 June 2025

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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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