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Recent Examples of optimal
Our nursery is quite small, so finding a dresser that wouldn’t take up too much room was a big priority, as was finding a kids dresser that was an optimal height to be able to also use as a changing table dresser.
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: When preparing meats sous vide, for optimal browning and texture, pat the sous vide protein dry with paper towels.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The sneakers are equipped with a thick midsole that’s made from high-rebound foam for optimal support and shock absorption; this can reduce strain on your knees and aid conditions like plantar fasciitis, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 June 2025
For instance, one tool might analyze customer interactions to suggest optimal next steps while another provides pre-set response templates for agents to customize.
—João Cardoso, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Test Kitchen Tip: When preparing meats sous vide, for optimal browning and texture, pat the sous vide protein dry with paper towels.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
The sneakers are equipped with a thick midsole that’s made from high-rebound foam for optimal support and shock absorption; this can reduce strain on your knees and aid conditions like plantar fasciitis, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 June 2025
For instance, one tool might analyze customer interactions to suggest optimal next steps while another provides pre-set response templates for agents to customize.
—João Cardoso, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
Adjective
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Uptempo with a bit of a ’90s country flair, the song is a superb, full-throttle musical vehicle for Housman’s confident, charismatic voice.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Moore, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee, hit his first big-league home run, a game-tying solo shot to center field in the seventh inning, and preserved that tie with a superb diving catch of Yainer Diaz’s 109-mph line drive with two runners on to end the top of the eighth.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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The prime contractor for the B-2 is Northrop Grumman.—
Ellen Uchimiya,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Westbrook tore his meniscus and 2013’s prime title chance unofficially ended.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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They’re spread across the United States and capture the remarkable variety that defines the country — from culture and food to history and outstanding natural beauty.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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On the one hand, Season Four addresses a lot of outstanding emotional issues.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Protective and special coatings like anti-glare on TV screens and computer monitors can be worn down and damaged.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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How nice to learn about artisan producers from South America, especially when the wine is this special; to my tastes, this is world-class quality.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Completion of the remaining items is necessary to ensure the bridge is the first-class transportation structure the public deserves.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The United States Postal Service appears to be on track to raise the first-class Forever Stamp price as well as for other products in just over two weeks, a spokesperson for the federal agency confirmed to USA TODAY on June 26.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Danny Boyle is a director known for his exceptional use of music to score key — and now iconic — scenes in his films.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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The dining room’s massive plate glass windows look onto the busy Via del Tritone for superior people watching without the exhaust and noise of traffic.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The first trailer for the game begins with a conversation between M, Bond’s classic superior and occasional foil, and Greenway, an original character described by IO Interactive’ website as a mentor figure (although no voice actors for the roles have been announced).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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