How to Use optimal in a Sentence

optimal

adjective

• He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
• Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
• Spring is the optimal time, just as the shoots emerge from the soil.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
• There is no optimal birth rate.
  — Sarah McCammon, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
• Your goal will be to cut away a third of the canes each year for optimal growth.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
• This is the optimal moment to take a leap of faith and start fresh.
  — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
• Adell’s matchup tonight is optimal.
  — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
• What dose is optimal, and what dose is toxic?
  — Elise Felicione, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
• Keep your lawn mower blades sharp for optimal lawn care.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
• Plants need to be grown near like-minded plants for optimal growth and health.
  — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
• It has been found to support optimal eye health.
  — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
• For optimal bloom support, make sure to use grid stakes.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
• The risk/reward isn’t optimal over the near term.
  — Jay Woods, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
• Adjust the hat on your head and secure the bands for an optimal fit.
  — New York Times, 27 July 2023
• This can be an optimal time for a sugar craving to arise.
  — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
• This can be an optimal time for a sugar craving to arise.
  — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
• The basin-like shape leaves enough space for the optimal amount of noodles and a small pool of sauce.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 10 May 2022
• But having a problem on the first day on the job isn’t optimal.
  — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 17 May 2021
• Provide a few hours of direct sun per day for optimal growth.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
• Then return a few days later to cut it at the optimal height for the species.
  — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
• Talk with a healthcare provider for guidance on what an optimal weight is for you.
  — Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 17 July 2025
• What’s optimal in terms of the number of games on a player’s body?
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022
• The chair has a durable steel frame with thick foam padding for optimal comfort.
  — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
• The adjustable strap ensures an optimal fit for all head sizes.
  — Michelle Pugle, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
• Davis said the optimal time for viewing dinosaur tracks at the park varies from year to year.
  — Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022
• What’s the optimal length of time for this first get together?
  — Dan Ariely, WSJ, 15 July 2021
• Baek thus set out to find just how big the simplified shape could be, and its optimal shape.
  — Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
• This part of Utah is known for its dark skies which makes for optimal stargazing.
  — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
• Each house has its float name, the sub-krewe, address and optimal viewing time.
  — Brittney Forbes | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 7 Feb. 2021
• That doesn’t seem like the optimal way to maximize this group’s chances.
  — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 2 July 2021