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
At an altitude of 625 kilometers, an 18-meter reflector — even if optimally curved to focus that light down onto the Earth’s surface — would create a spot of light just-under 6 km across on Earth’s surface.
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Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Apple cider vinegar works to balance the pH of the hair and scalp, leaving them primed for functioning optimally, notes Federico.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Red light therapy has been shown to stimulate the mitochondria in our cells to produce more energy so our cells can function optimally.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
People in Risk Category 1, the highest risk, should have their blood checked for antibody titers six months after the second dose of the vaccine to make sure they are optimally protected.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Touchscreens get dirty quickly and may need weekly cleaning to keep them operating optimally.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The Acer Bluelight Shield function works to minimize blue light, while AcerSense enables intuitive device control, optimally managing battery life, storage, and apps at the touch of a button.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Such flexibility is mandatory for optimally using available time-frequency resources by aligning different services in time and frequency without delay when switching between different waveforms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Apple cider vinegar works to balance the pH of the hair and scalp, leaving them primed for functioning optimally, notes Federico.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Red light therapy has been shown to stimulate the mitochondria in our cells to produce more energy so our cells can function optimally.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
People in Risk Category 1, the highest risk, should have their blood checked for antibody titers six months after the second dose of the vaccine to make sure they are optimally protected.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Touchscreens get dirty quickly and may need weekly cleaning to keep them operating optimally.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The Acer Bluelight Shield function works to minimize blue light, while AcerSense enables intuitive device control, optimally managing battery life, storage, and apps at the touch of a button.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Such flexibility is mandatory for optimally using available time-frequency resources by aligning different services in time and frequency without delay when switching between different waveforms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
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Interestingly, Matthews discovered that these women were perfectly politically split.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Le Bon Marché, Neiman Marcus, and Rosewood Hotels have all come calling—and seem perfectly happy to pay the premium that translates into the higher wages Guo offers employees.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The Russian 9x19mm 7N31 cartridge is specially engineered to defeat modern body armor while maintaining effectiveness against unarmored targets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The pH-balanced formula is specially designed to shield hair from external aggressors—including pollution, sun damage, and heat tools.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Covering coughs and sneezes, ideally using a disposable tissue or the crook of the elbow, can help stop the spread of virus-laden droplets.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Offering lucrative salaries attracts coaches who will ideally lead to winning teams.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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This all-in form of college sports accounting has been championed by economists who believe the siloed nature of many athletic departments force them to make financial decisions without properly weighing the campus-wide impact.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Your body requires vitamins to function properly and maintain good health.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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Absolutely bonkers in the best way possible, Hellsing Ultimate offers a singular and finely tuned reinvention of the famous bloodsucker assassin.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The elephants were more solemn and inward-looking than we are typically shown, the zebras startlingly intricate and finely drawn.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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