Definition of ocularnext
as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma

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Recent Examples of ocular Granted, this is an ocular pat-down, not a metallurgical analysis. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 Some sufferers experience only the ocular symptoms without the pain, and others experience only the pain. Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026 Equipped with a 17-megapixel imager, the ocular system will help each robotaxi perceive a bicycle in its path, or a human figure preparing to cross the street on a dark night. Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2026 Noting the role of eye movement in reading development, the center incorporates ocular training alongside instruction. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocular
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Adjective
  • Radio telescopes detect low-energy radio waves, rather than high-energy visible light or heat that can destroy the optical components of telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
  • An optical-first keystone design is only one part of the projector's full optical image optimization suite.
    Paul Ridden May 01, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Even the attachments are more impressive, like the Fluffy optic cleaner head, which now has a brighter green light to illuminate invisible dust on hardwood floors.
    Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In the end, Jean-Pierre Jeunet agreed, and the silhouette became one of the film's visual signatures.
    Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Reduce visual clutter and keep countertop appliances to a minimum.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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