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 Overview Energy plans to mass-produce satellites equipped with lasers that will use near-infrared light not visible to the human eye to transmit the space solar energy to receivers on the ground at existing solar farms. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 The Broncos chose to be strategic, their offseason a laser, not a crabbing net. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 Off the water, Virginia Beach is home to an aquarium, laser tag, indoor skydiving, mini golf, and many more attractions for the entire family to enjoy. Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 Since no other atom matches the exact laser frequency used, false signals simply don’t enter the measurement. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.
    Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Dinner is offered both à la carte and as a set tasting menu that spotlights refined Italian cooking and seasonal ingredients.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Natalia Bryant beams at the Calvin Klein euphoria Elixirs launch experience in Los Angeles on April 21.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This reportedly includes beam-focusing superconducting magnets, cryogenics, protection systems, and an advanced superconducting link.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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