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Recent Examples of optimal
Pasteurized cow's milk is packed with high-quality protein, calcium, and 13 essential vitamins and minerals for optimal nutrition.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Environmental stress caused by winter followed by lots of moisture in spring and early summer at the optimal temperature range of 64 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit create conditions favorable for this disease.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Instead of saturating or starving the active sites, this configuration supports a more optimal balance between how quickly reactants arrive and how efficiently they are converted, improving overall catalytic performance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Keep your lawn mower blades sharp for optimal lawn care.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Environmental stress caused by winter followed by lots of moisture in spring and early summer at the optimal temperature range of 64 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit create conditions favorable for this disease.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Instead of saturating or starving the active sites, this configuration supports a more optimal balance between how quickly reactants arrive and how efficiently they are converted, improving overall catalytic performance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Keep your lawn mower blades sharp for optimal lawn care.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
Adjective
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Give the plants good air circulation and deadhead spent flowers for optimum blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The conspiracy charge holds a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while the kidnapping charge is punishable by up to 20 years.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessible rooms cluster near reception on upper levels, convenient for restaurants but requiring maximum logistics to reach pools or beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Dining options include the superb Amar, as well as a large rooftop terrace with a restaurant, garden, and pool.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Montreal had a superb start to overtime, outshooting Minnesota 23-11 through the first two extra periods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the dinner received the first part of their meal — a spring pea & burrata salad — but the prime chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster was not served.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez is, once again, having an outstanding season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Casey Murphy was outstanding for the Legacy.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The evening was a huge step forward for the Wild special teams, which struggled in a pair of losses in Denver.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Many families experience a disconnect between generations around travel and making special times, especially as families spread farther apart geographically.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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While the vibe and scenery at Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi are quite different, there are also many constants the Soneva team has carefully kept in place, including the philosophy of barefoot luxury, impeccable service, and first-class cuisine.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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