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Recent Examples of optimal
Good sleep still starts with strong habits; maintain a regular bedtime, limit screen time, and create a calming environment for optimal results.
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Talk with a healthcare provider for guidance on what an optimal weight is for you.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 17 July 2025
For optimal viewing, find a clear, dark sky and look toward the northeast — although meteors can appear in any part of the sky.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
Most ball chairs are available in sizes ranging from 45 to 75 centimeters and come with corresponding sizing charts for optimal usage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Talk with a healthcare provider for guidance on what an optimal weight is for you.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 17 July 2025
For optimal viewing, find a clear, dark sky and look toward the northeast — although meteors can appear in any part of the sky.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
Most ball chairs are available in sizes ranging from 45 to 75 centimeters and come with corresponding sizing charts for optimal usage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Relax at Lake Michigan beaches The town's spot near Lake Michigan gives visitors prime access to sandy beaches and dunes along 12 miles of the lakefront coast.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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That lull, when the cabin is dim, quiet, and relatively still, is prime bathroom time.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Indeed, Nvidia has delivered outstanding financial performance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe left frustrated Vinicius Jr had been looking to shine again in the U.S., yet the Brazilian departed with just one goal and one assist to his name from six games, with both his contributions coming in his outstanding performance against Salzburg.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Food trucks also are permitted at special events, like those held at downtown Festival Park, Mylott said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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To avoid the hassle of scrounging in the cargo hold to access their necessaries and furry companions, when in the rearmost position, special storage bins for hand luggage or pet carriers (all of these accessories presumably Bentley branded) emerge from the floor.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Nobody knows more about the unique demands of the slope than former England bowler and Middlesex stalwart Angus Fraser, who played 96 first-class matches at Lord’s after making his debut in 1984, including five Tests, and 128 limited-overs ‘List A’ games, one of them a one-day international.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Last year, Bark Air took to the sky—an airline that caters to dogs (and their humans) with first-class experiences in a private GulfStream jet.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Made from ultra-soft leather with precision stitching, this Malbon golf glove delivers exceptional grip and comfort with a super elegant appeal, with its magnetic button closure.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Looking at data statewide, more half of Texas three months ago was in severe, extreme or exceptional (level 4 of 4) drought.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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The idea that no one was born inherently superior, that status wasn’t tied to birth but to citizenship and shared rights, was a radical break in human history and a decisive rejection of Old World European ideology.—
Jared Nordlund,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Research has found that active kids develop superior cognitive skills, get better grades, and are more likely to stay on task than kids who are less active.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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