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Recent Examples of optimum
Those in western regions of North America will get the most optimum views, with parts of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Hawaii most likely to have clear skies.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Just before the slope, I-See engages Eco-Roll, which disengages the driveline and lets the truck roll for the optimum period before re-engaging the driveline.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Plant new grass seed The optimum time for planting new grass seed starts around the middle of September.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Both drivers have been hamstrung by the tricky SF-25 car that can’t be run at an optimum ride height, requiring some extreme setup choices to get it into a quick window.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
There are eight wall color presets too, where parameters are adjusted for optimum viewing on non-white surfaces.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Just before the slope, I-See engages Eco-Roll, which disengages the driveline and lets the truck roll for the optimum period before re-engaging the driveline.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Plant new grass seed The optimum time for planting new grass seed starts around the middle of September.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Both drivers have been hamstrung by the tricky SF-25 car that can’t be run at an optimum ride height, requiring some extreme setup choices to get it into a quick window.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
There are eight wall color presets too, where parameters are adjusted for optimum viewing on non-white surfaces.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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Customizing foam for optimal performance The researchers’ framework uses inputs like foam thickness, area, and material properties to produce a design map that maximizes energy absorption.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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That helps keep everything chugging along in optimal form.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the 2026 midterm election cycle, each House seat is worth fighting for to the maximum extent since majorities are built on the smallest of legislative margins.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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At maximum capabilities, Paluel is the second largest nuclear power station in France and the seventh largest in the world by power output.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ay, the superb slyness of that last response!—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kansas’ sixth-year man Jalon Daniels put superb touches on a pair of touchdown passes.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Several were seriously injured in the Portuguese capital, known for its streetcars, which are a prime tourist attraction.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The loose cushions do seem prime for fort building.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without it, even the most outstanding work can quietly suffocate.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The winner of next year’s special election will keep the seat until the end of Rubio’s original term in 2028.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In March, it was announced that Air France had tapped French designer Jacquemus to create a loungewear set for its first-class passengers.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Boston is a first-class organization that scouts well, drafts well and always manages to make shrewd trades and financial decisions, but the Celtics' road back to the finals just became exceedingly more difficult.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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