oculus
Example Sentences
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Vines will hang from the Lucas’ floating oculus, right above its entry court.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025
Nestled in the woods and close to Hunter’s ski slopes, they all have vaulted ceilings and an oculus for gazing up at the stars without sacrificing warmth or comfort.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024
At the top is an oculus, a round opening in the roof, like in the Pantheon in Rome.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2023
At ground level, a circular port called an oculus will allow passersby to peer into a 325,000-gallon coral canyon teeming with thousands of fish and invertebrates.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022
She confirmed that she had scaled the spire and entered through the oculus, but claimed she hadn’t come to steal.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
