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Recent Examples of optimal
One Battle After Another’s release has been a momentum builder, transitioning from theaters to streaming at an optimal time.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
For optimal temperature and texture, take it out of the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving.
—Roberta Corradin, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Experts want drivers to take their time and make sure their tires are in optimal condition.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s an optimal launching point.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
For optimal temperature and texture, take it out of the refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving.
—Roberta Corradin, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Experts want drivers to take their time and make sure their tires are in optimal condition.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s an optimal launching point.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
Adjective
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The complete enterprise knowledge base does not have to reside within an LLM to provide contextual and optimum support to the customer.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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There are levels to this and the Horns aren’t optimum just yet.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The league previously extended an offer that included raising the base salary of a maximum deal to $1 million, per a report from the Associated Press.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The wrecking contractor did a superb job of clearing the area.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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There were boos from the home crowd at half-time but Tottenham started brighter after the break and a planned protest in the 75th minute never materialised in the aftermath of Solanke’s superb equaliser.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In an ideal world, that probably looked like at least a starting-quality left winger and a prime-age central midfielder who excels at line-breaking passes.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Binali Yıldırım, a loyal supporter, took on prime ministerial duties.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Housey delivered an outstanding performance, earning the Marcia Pinder MVP award at the BCAA Big 8 tournament.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Then the lineup rolled back to the top — and the Bears’ two outstanding 106-pounders.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And for the first time, the Puppy Bowl will spotlight senior dogs in a special halftime exhibition game between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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This year, Green Day will perform during a special opening ceremony to celebrate the Super Bowl's 60th anniversary.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ruemmler made the comment after Epstein offered to buy her a first-class ticket to Europe.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Think of it as your own personal first-class sleep kit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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