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Recent Examples of optimal
Its loose-flowing, slouchy button-down shape creates optimal movement and style, whether paired with silk pants, cotton sweats, or shorts for warmer nights.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
But spring isn’t the optimal time for the full treatment (including vacuuming, rotating, deodorizing, and deep sanitizing).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
For optimal lymphatic flow, Richardson starts with red light therapy to prep tissue and increase circulation.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
But spring isn’t the optimal time for the full treatment (including vacuuming, rotating, deodorizing, and deep sanitizing).
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
For optimal lymphatic flow, Richardson starts with red light therapy to prep tissue and increase circulation.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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Choose the Right Time to Sow Indoors The optimum time to start growing basil from seed depends on your climate.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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This not only ensures sufficient power delivery, but also effectively isolates any electromagnetic interference to the analog signal from the digital architecture – all in the name of optimum listening.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 24,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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For instance, Britain agreed a 10% maximum tariff with the US, while India settled on 18% and Vietnam accepted 20%.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Because there’s a maximum efficiency that solar panels can reach (currently topping out at about 20%), that means the way to get larger and larger amounts of power is simply to build a series of large-enough solar panels that are within mission feasibility to provide that essential energy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The best binoculars, monoculars and telescopes for eclipse night will also be superb for planetary observing, deep-sky exploration, wildlife watching and travel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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An early penalty on Cadets senior forward Peter Murray 83 seconds into the third, gave the Irish a prime opportunity.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Volantis completed an outstanding seven-inning masterpiece with three strikeouts in his final inning of work.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fried specifically recommends the Superior plum cultivar as an outstanding option for spring planting.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There must be experts to identify the two or three special players at each age group.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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This detailed build also includes a commemorative armored Batman minifigure and a special golden coin built right into the cockpit, which marks 20 years of Lego Batman builds.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Coach seating starts at $95, while first-class accommodations start at $412.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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What a first-class thing to do.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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