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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And a fourth-quarter catch-and-run from tight end Theo Johnson — on a pass that popped into the air off the hands of Wan’Dale Robinson — perfectly summed up the day, as Johnson put rookie corner Jahdae Barron in the turf for good measure.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mac did a great ball, perfectly on time.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The team specially designed the mold for the rotor blades.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Students and teachers get free access to a festival program specially designed by SFFILM’s long-time Education team called Schools at Doc Stories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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How to Serve It As Ever's 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served well-chilled, ideally between 45°F and 50°F, to highlight its bright citrus notes and refreshing acidity.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The distinction lies in how expectations are set and enforced ‒ ideally with fairness, consistency, and respect.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Consuming enough water is important for your body to function properly, and hydrated tissues can absorb nutrients more effectively.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cooked onions can be frozen for up to a year so long as they are wrapped and stored properly.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Pulse cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped but not puréed; set aside.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Oman held Qatar to a 0-0 draw in Doha on Wednesday to keep Group A finely poised ahead of a return to the Qatari capital to face the United Arab Emirates, who don’t play the group hosts until Tuesday.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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