as in perfectly
in the most desirable, satisfactory, or advantageous manner or circumstances
Optimally, we'll leave by seven and arrive by ten o'clock. The seating was optimally arranged so that all guests had a clear view of the wedding party.
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Recent Examples of optimally
And helping ensure that driver inputs are translated optimally based on the drive mode selected are Bilstein DTX dampers.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The more effective strategy is to initially define the right automation for your business, then select packaging engineered to run optimally on that system — taking into account current operational needs as well as future growth.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether those investments are optimally targeted is a legitimate debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Then refrigerate at least overnight, but optimally for 2 to 3 days for full flavor.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Tammy Kimbler, chief communications officer at The Land Institute, said the institute is working to analyze the conditions under which Kernza could be optimally grown across the country.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts, higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts; higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
But seen another way, this release is also optimally confusing, muddying the waters with as-yet-unverified information that’s being disseminated via individual screenshots on social media, making the whole thing easier to dismiss.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The more effective strategy is to initially define the right automation for your business, then select packaging engineered to run optimally on that system — taking into account current operational needs as well as future growth.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether those investments are optimally targeted is a legitimate debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Then refrigerate at least overnight, but optimally for 2 to 3 days for full flavor.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Tammy Kimbler, chief communications officer at The Land Institute, said the institute is working to analyze the conditions under which Kernza could be optimally grown across the country.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts, higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts; higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
But seen another way, this release is also optimally confusing, muddying the waters with as-yet-unverified information that’s being disseminated via individual screenshots on social media, making the whole thing easier to dismiss.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
Adverb
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That day, combined with an indigo blue dress, Máxima perfectly understood the symbolic weight of the royal jewelry box.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a perfectly crispy and browned panko crust, this casserole is nearly irresistible.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Because snake plants thrive in relatively dry conditions, choose a well-draining potting mix specially formulated for cacti and succulents.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rinse aids might not always seem like necessary purchases, but these cycle boosters are specially formulated to cut back on streaks and residue.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The next day at the summit, while everyone else sported their Team USA gear properly tucked and pressed, Liu showed up in something straight out of Jennifer Beal’s wardrobe in Flashdance.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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To receive the award, the authority completed governance transparency requirements including ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the state controller in a timely manner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Pulse until finely ground, then pour this into a new bowl and use clean fingers to pinch the crumble into large pieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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