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Recent Examples of optimum
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.
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Maritime climate and the vicinity of water provide optimum conditions for growing tulips that number in the billions each year.
—Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The city provides a guide for optimum watering times, which differ depending on the type of sprinkler head that’s used.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so could tax the relief corps earlier than is optimum, though the Padres will make avoiding that a priority.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—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
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Maritime climate and the vicinity of water provide optimum conditions for growing tulips that number in the billions each year.
—Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The city provides a guide for optimum watering times, which differ depending on the type of sprinkler head that’s used.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so could tax the relief corps earlier than is optimum, though the Padres will make avoiding that a priority.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
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The new study also raises the question of exactly when might be optimal to discontinue beta-blockers, and that could vary by patient.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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The cumulative impact of these forces is causing moral distress among physicians, who increasingly encounter situations where the optimal clinical decision is not the one that can be executed within the current constraints of authority.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On the hotel's top floor, this is the kind of space that hosts heads of state, celebrities, and executives who require maximum grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than a thousand other records were set for daily maximum temperatures or warm overnight lows.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Apple has somehow emerged from the global hardware shortage as a value buy, with its MacBook Neo offering an excellent modern computing experience for a mere $600.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harbor locals should boast that one of the county’s singularly excellent pizzerias is in their backyard.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Looking at art is just as valid right now, so anything from visiting a sculpture gallery to watching a passion-project film would be a superb way to spend today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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So a first question, after this signature collaboration between Rodríguez, Cobos and Corral, is how many others in Spain’s superb youngish cadre of film and TV creators – Sorogoyen, Ruiz de Azúa, the Javis and Laxe, to name just a few – may end up working with Corral.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The resort stands in a prime oceanfront position on the southern edge of pretty San José del Cabo, just a 20 minutes’ drive from Los Cabos International Airport and 5 minutes from the artsy town center itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since the location on Second Avenue near Wynwood Walls was prime real estate, Becherano said the market was only supposed to be there for two years.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tarris Reed, the regional’s most outstanding player, scored 26.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shawsheen Tech wrestling star and Billerica resident James Tildsley finished fourth in the 152-pound division to cap one of the most outstanding high school careers in Massachusetts history.—
Barry Scanlon,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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During a special legislative session, the governor was authorized to consolidate neighboring municipalities whose combined population reached at least 15,000, creating a first-class city.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The day is observed with mourning, reflection and special church services.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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JetBlue Airways, which was a pioneer in offering lie-flat seats and suites on its narrow-body Airbus fleet, plans to offer a less elaborate domestic first-class cabin later this year.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Being able to lie down flat and stretch your legs on a long-haul flight will no longer be a luxury exclusive to business and first-class passengers on United Airlines.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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