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Recent Examples of optimal
Creating an optimal growing environment is essential to flowering.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials with the American Heart Association, however, called for more research on protein consumption and the best sources for optimal health.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Before starting a supplement, consult with your healthcare provider to determine the optimal dosage.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
For optimal nutrition, limit your juice intake and prioritize whole fruits and vegetables for a fiber boost.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Officials with the American Heart Association, however, called for more research on protein consumption and the best sources for optimal health.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Before starting a supplement, consult with your healthcare provider to determine the optimal dosage.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
For optimal nutrition, limit your juice intake and prioritize whole fruits and vegetables for a fiber boost.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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Under optimum conditions, the coatings can harvest up to 390 mL of water per square metre each day – enough for a 12-square-metre surface to supply the daily drinking needs of one person, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Michelle shared that maintaining optimum hair health was paramount to both her and her team.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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An analysis by the progressive Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that in the 12 months that ended September 2024, just over one-third of beneficiaries received the maximum amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sedarat is charged with two counts of transmitting a threat in interstate or foreign commerce, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
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The scene feels routine, set by a regular who prefers a late-afternoon arrival to enjoy the peace of a restaurant resetting itself between prime mealtimes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advantages of Spring Rose Planting For many types of plants, spring is the prime planting season.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Directors Guild of America has named the nominees for its 2025 awards in the outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary categories.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nowadays, Khloé Kardashian will only accept one very special boy in her bed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The defensive coordinator, who has a special relationship with his longtime pupil, is happy to see Scott on the upswing.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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People from the Kansas City area who boarded the ship are highlighted on posters hanging on the walls next to artifacts like fragments of a first-class curtain, a door handle and a White Star Line envelope.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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Those traveling in deluxe or first-class get a souvenir mug and tote.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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