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Recent Examples of optimum
After settling on the optimum ingredient balance and brewing time, researchers conducted a blind taste-test with 100 coffee drinkers using traditional espresso and filter coffee, as well as their ultrasonic alternatives.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
In square foot gardening, each square foot gets a different vegetable or herb, and the optimum number of plants for that type is planted within the square.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
For example, the Hurricane line offers optimum support and comfort for hiking and camping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
In square foot gardening, each square foot gets a different vegetable or herb, and the optimum number of plants for that type is planted within the square.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
For example, the Hurricane line offers optimum support and comfort for hiking and camping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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For optimal storage, keep cucumbers in a produce keeper in the refrigerator's crisper drawer to prevent moisture loss and protect them from ethylene exposure.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Helping your teen find optimal methods for calming their brains down before bed, from meditation or prayer to taking a walk in the park before sunset.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Millions more were wasted because the government was contracted to pay the cost of meals for the camp’s maximum population of 5,000, even when the number of detainees there dropped to around 1,600, the report said.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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This is the fox getting to design and build the henhouse from scratch for maximum access.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The Sparks have a prime opportunity to pick up some wins during a three-game road trip that begins with matchups against two of the bottom three teams in the WNBA standings.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The near-perfect conditions affected each vineyard parcel and variety differently, but the result is outstanding across the board.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Your Carolyn Bessette is outstanding.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The office is prosecuting a former special forces soldier and Google employee for using inside information to make thousands on Polymarket.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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People put on cheongsams for special occasions, whether family celebrations or fundraising in the local Chinatown to help support China’s war efforts against the Japanese during World War II.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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For a more upscale experience, the railroad also offers first-class lunch and dinner service, both with multi-course meals served during the ride.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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The private airline has been offering up direct first-class flights to hot spots around the globe, connecting destinations such as Ibiza, London, Mykonos, and Nice.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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