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
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.
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Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Routing, if done optimally, would be complicated.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 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
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Routing, if done optimally, would be complicated.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 7 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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Late in the second quarter, facing second-and-10 from the Pittsburgh 35, Rodgers led receiver Calvin Austin III perfectly with one of those off-balance wrist-flick throws 14 yards past the line of scrimmage from the far hash, for a 30-yard gain.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In short, the Norfleet touchdown perfectly encapsulated the role of fourth-down aggression in this game.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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For Sports Enthusiasts The beyerdynamic Amiron 200 was also launched today and are true wireless earphones specially developed for runners and active sports enthusiasts.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The dashboard of a Bentayga specially crafted by Bentley Motors.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Grab a 12-pack of Fresca, ideally the classic grapefruit flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The formation of an intercontinental railroad would ideally cut down transit times, particularly by reducing interchange points, where carloads and containers are moved from one railroad to the other.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cross ruled Bray's testimony could not be presented at a new trial because defense attorneys didn't have the necessary information to properly cross-examine Bray at the 1996 trial.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adverbs that pertain to cutting are also super important, like thinly, coarsely, or finely.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Carrera gets a handful of modest exterior changes for 2025, such as tweaks to its lighting and front fascia, and the GTS trim gets active air intake flaps in the lower grille area to finely control aerodynamics and cooling.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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