optics
Example Sentences
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“The optics of this are terrible in the context of an ongoing war,” said Mark Bathgate, chief executive of Tweeddale Advisors, a policy consultant in London for investment firms.
Thousands of ecstatic supporters greeted her in the Norwegian capital, a publicity coup for the opposition and another round of bad optics for Maduro’s embattled administration.
From Los Angeles Times
Even when a participant approaches a project with enthusiasm, the optics of an ad can spark discussion, debate and sometimes controversy.
From Salon
The visit was high on optics - it all started with the famous Modi hug at the airport.
From BBC
Even for policy wonks, it’s a challenge to keep up with the cadence of discounts and negotiated prices while deciphering what is merely optics and what represents actual savings.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
