optimal

adjective

Definition of optimalnext
as in optimum

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Recent Examples of optimal The circumstances may still not be optimal for the players and fans by the time Sunday’s final begins. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Instead, wait for the weather conditions to be more optimal for pruning. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Hegseth also did not say what would be considered optimal levels in individuals or across the military. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for optimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
  1. optimum
  2. maximum
  3. excellent
  4. superb
  5. prime
  6. outstanding
  7. special
  8. first-class
Adjective
  • Inventory is near optimum, affordability is good, and yet prices are appreciating well.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The optimum amount of sleep varies by individual, but most people need between seven and nine hours a night.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of optimum
Adjective
  • The drone is powered by a small two-stroke piston engine, allowing a maximum speed of approximately 160 km/h.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Where sodium-ion batteries could make the biggest impact Rather than competing directly with every lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion technology appears best suited to applications where cost and reliability outweigh maximum range.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Council is a prime example of where this emerging political alliance is being tested.
    — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Because permits, cabins and prime-season slots move quickly, most operators recommend booking well in advance rather than waiting for last-minute availability.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • Hawley criticized Fauci for accepting cash prizes from nonprofits that award money to people for outstanding achievements in given fields and for his embrace of celebrity at the height of the pandemic.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Each being an outstanding and influential wine producing family, their collective power as a group is unparalleled.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • That’s a special achievement at Goodwood, which in person feels exclusive but not quite exclusionary.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs and special teams have already been announced.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • Social media had turned in-flight beauty routines into a genre of their own, with influencers filming elaborate regimens from first-class cabins.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • That is what Bharucha, a former first-class cricketer who played for Surrey in the 1990s, was referring to.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of first-class

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