oculus

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A large open-air square, which Halsey calls an oculus, contains carvings of neighborhood landmarks, faces, signs and symbols.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

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

“I do not feel it appropriate to offer Architect of the Capitol approval for the oculus component.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2022

An oculus high on the rear wall bubbles with lava-lamp ooze.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 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