laser

noun

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 Green lasers shot out into the crowd, revealing the faces of fans who’d waited all night on aching feet to see their favorites. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Treatments range from minimally invasive procedures like Botox and laser therapy, to surgical interventions like chest masculinization and liposuction. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Sending quantum signals through the sky During a daytime demonstration on August 21, researchers at Stony Brook’s Quantum Watchtower used a laser to create quantum states containing only a few photons at a time. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 There are some crazy laser rays, goofy wipe transitions, robots who are menaces to society, to be sure. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laser
  1. spotlight
  2. beam
Noun
  • Lately, the movie has been overshadowed by its jukebox musical counterpart, but the original film absolutely deserves its moment in the nightclub spotlight.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This year marks the 30th anniversary of Atlanta’s time in the international spotlight, and Allen’s works were recently on display at the Hammonds House Museum.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotlight
Noun
  • That’s harder than trying to spot a firefly right next to someone flashing their high-beams at you.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam

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

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