optimum

adjective

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Recent Examples of optimum The person running the game can start it with different rewards for cooperating and defecting to explore how the optimum strategy varies with reward and risk, which the players can figure out by varying the strategies across multiple rounds. — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 An exchanger may have lost efficiency, and optimum operating point may therefore have shifted. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The fabric has plenty of stretch for optimum comfort, while still offering enough structure to smooth and hug your curves. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 The location turned out to be optimum for a new blue-chip gathering place. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The sparsely populated southern Arizona desert was an optimum region. — Rebecca 'becca' Dyer, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Peaches thrive in slightly acidic soil, with regular organic pest control, such as neem oil, to help maintain optimum health. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 But hotter springs and summers are accelerating the grape-ripening process, creating more sugary fruit and narrowing the optimum picking window for Champagne. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 By cutting the physical link between engine and wheels, Nissan software allows the engine to run at optimum thermal efficiency. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
  1. optimal
  2. maximum
  3. excellent
  4. superb
  5. prime
  6. outstanding
  7. special
  8. first-class
Adjective
  • The Commission’s proposed 46% target falls short of that ambition, and of its own analysis, which identifies 50% as the economically optimal pathway to 2040.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Segway Xiro Automatic Dropper Post is an e-bike accessory compatible with Segway’s Myon and Muxi e-bikes that automatically lowers the seat as the rider slows to a stop and returns to optimal pedaling height when riders push to resume riding.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of optimal
Adjective
  • The Category 2 storm had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) and was moving northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Mallard pleaded guilty to making false claims regarding IRS refunds, an offense that carries a maximum term of five years in prison.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of maximum
Adjective
  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The 5-foot-10, 165-pound wide receiver also has a superb sense of timing.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These four superb films approach that reality from very different vantage points.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Olivia Rodrigo’s recent Daisy Chain Fields, despite some long food and shuttle lines, was a prime example of how organized a first-year festival can be.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • So customers could potentially come to the fourth floor in the morning to do a Lagree class, suggested Julie Gasperini, director of buying for KaDeWe group, one of the prime organizers of partners for the hub.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • The award, which was established by the city of Naperville in 1993, recognizes Naperville-area students for outstanding community service.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There is no court date scheduled for Wang appearing because there is still an outstanding warrant, a circuit court spokesperson said.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of outstanding
Adjective
  • The café uses a special roast from an NKC small-batch roaster called Northlandia, according to Stevie Rose, marketing specialist at Life Unlimited.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • On Thursday, the airline rolled out BlueFirst, a new first-class service on domestic routes.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The first-class tickets will offer seats that recline up to 5 inches and have up to 7 inches more legroom than Main seats, JetBlue said.
    — Maggie Roth, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of first-class

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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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