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
Adverb
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His pass over the top of the defense was perfectly placed, allowing Flagg to catch it and do the rest.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Commercial Glass Cleaner Look for cleaners specially formulated to clean glass surfaces, and follow the instructions on the label.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2007, Cheney had a defibrillator device placed that was specially produced by manufacturer Medtronic to exclude a feature that would allow it to be programmed remotely over Wi-Fi.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, a senior fellow with the Middle East Institute, said that ideally an international force would have begun operating the moment the ceasefire went into effect in early October.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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It's made ideally for small and medium sized pets.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The food processor is a great shortcut to finely chopping your walnuts.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Set in the near future, these finely wrought stories examine lives and relationships amid climate change and technological innovation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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