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Recent Examples of optimal
There is no optimal birth rate.
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Sarah McCammon, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
The dog bed is designed with pressure-relieving orthopedic memory foam to help ensure your pet enjoys optimal comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
However, selecting an optimal material for the transducer has proven difficult, as different candidates vary widely in electrical performance, surface characteristics, and long-term stability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
For people who pay $199 to $399 for an annual subscription, the cover will automatically heat and cool itself throughout the night to keep the owner at a sleep-optimal temperature.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
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Sarah McCammon, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
The dog bed is designed with pressure-relieving orthopedic memory foam to help ensure your pet enjoys optimal comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
However, selecting an optimal material for the transducer has proven difficult, as different candidates vary widely in electrical performance, surface characteristics, and long-term stability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
For people who pay $199 to $399 for an annual subscription, the cover will automatically heat and cool itself throughout the night to keep the owner at a sleep-optimal temperature.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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At 6 feet 5 and 220 pounds, Mendoza has optimum size and is capable of keeping the ball on RPOs.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The decision came after much research over the optimum change to more accurately note the safety differences between different automaker models, Harkey said.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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For maximum effectiveness, place cedar rings or chips inside bags or containers to seal up with your clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pause at the top and hold for a couple of seconds, squeezing your glutes for maximum engagement.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Path of destruction In the Caribbean, hotter-than-average waters paired with minimally disruptive winds higher in the atmosphere to create the perfect fuel and prime conditions for Melissa to strengthen.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But, as North noted, ratings will likely be better in the late afternoon as compared to a prime-time matchup.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The program curriculum includes contemporary case studies and experiential learning that helps students to develop strong analytical skills to become outstanding intelligence professionals.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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His journey from nervous child with an abusive father to an outstanding professional baseball player who was the MVP in 1971, and as a manager who was fired three times before taking the helm as the Yankees manager.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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From the family-run vineyards and epic estates up north to the sophisticated dude ranches down south, nowhere else but California combines premium vintages and first-class amenities with so many avenues for family-friendly fun.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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Mandatory private jet travel has long been common among high-profile CEOs, and companies are also leaning in on first-class air travel for executive teams, the survey of compensation professionals from 291 public and private companies found.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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