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Recent Examples of optimum
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
It is balanced for optimum performance, extremely durable and is a bestseller on Amazon.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
All these plants appreciate being kept in cool temperatures with between 50 and 60 F being optimum and 70 F probably being the upper limit.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Choose the Right Time to Sow Indoors The optimum time to start growing basil from seed depends on your climate.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
This not only ensures sufficient power delivery, but also effectively isolates any electromagnetic interference to the analog signal from the digital architecture – all in the name of optimum listening.
—Stefan Ionescu
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
The position develops and implements staffing plans for the field investigations program to achieve optimum resource utilization and attainment of the Department of Motor Vehicles’ strategic plan and division objectives.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The complete enterprise knowledge base does not have to reside within an LLM to provide contextual and optimum support to the customer.
—Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
There are levels to this and the Horns aren’t optimum just yet.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
It is balanced for optimum performance, extremely durable and is a bestseller on Amazon.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
All these plants appreciate being kept in cool temperatures with between 50 and 60 F being optimum and 70 F probably being the upper limit.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Choose the Right Time to Sow Indoors The optimum time to start growing basil from seed depends on your climate.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
This not only ensures sufficient power delivery, but also effectively isolates any electromagnetic interference to the analog signal from the digital architecture – all in the name of optimum listening.
—Stefan Ionescu
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
The position develops and implements staffing plans for the field investigations program to achieve optimum resource utilization and attainment of the Department of Motor Vehicles’ strategic plan and division objectives.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The complete enterprise knowledge base does not have to reside within an LLM to provide contextual and optimum support to the customer.
—Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
There are levels to this and the Horns aren’t optimum just yet.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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On the other hand, silver and gold bars are optimal for those looking to buy larger quantities, as storing and keeping track of many coins can be cumbersome.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is backed by scientific studies that offer helpful guidelines for determining the optimal amount of sleep for every stage of life.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Altogether, the constellation will serve as a major upgrade to the national missile defense net, weaving into a multi-layered architecture designed for maximum resilience.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The maximum amount that people can earn toward early release is an additional 17%, meaning they could be released to supervision after serving half of their sentence in custody, according to state law.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the superb production of the solo play Every Brilliant Thing opening tonight on Broadway, the unstoppable Daniel Radcliffe plays the troubled but tenacious son of a woman whose long stretches of bedridden depression are broken only by her frequent outbursts of self-harm.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Naturally, this is prime road trip country.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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An undeniable Art Deco masterpiece, the Chrysler Building, designed William Van Alen, is a prime example of the decadent materiality often found in interiors of the time.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Each of the four teams that made it to the conference title games last season — the Seahawks and Rams, Patriots and Denver Broncos — had outstanding defenses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The American-Statesman's 2026 All-Central Texas Wrestling Team recognizes outstanding achievements this season.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Requiring no special pan, this festive cake is loved by both kids and adults.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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At 16 years and 43 days old, Finn, a right-arm fast bowler, became Middlesex’s youngest player in first-class cricket.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Guests get the same first-class benefits, including bedding, towels, complimentary meals, lounge access, priority boarding, and attentive onboard service from a first-class attendant.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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