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Recent Examples of optimum
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.
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Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The containers should be placed following optimum spacing to allow air circulation and encourage pollination from beneficial insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 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
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
Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The containers should be placed following optimum spacing to allow air circulation and encourage pollination from beneficial insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
Adjective
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Not only is the staple fabric always comfortable, but the midi silhouette skims the shins for optimal coverage.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Based on this subjective weighting, however, an optimal strategy can then be developed from an objective perspective.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nowhere has the flipping of the form books been more striking than in La Liga, where two weekends ago — for only the third time in history — each of the bottom five teams picked up maximum points.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Consider this for date night or your next wedding, keeping accessories to a minimum for maximum impact.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The last three years, however, have further solidified the Northeast as a prime talent exporter and a rich creative hub.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the other males in the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve’s Kea group spend lots of time squabbling and making threat displays, Bruce is free to wander the aviary and monopolize feeding stations and prime perches, the study reports.—
Elizabeth Anne Brown,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This recognition honors exceptional school leaders across the South Bay for outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to student success.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ogilvie went on to become a successful, prosperous attorney in Chicago, and is today considered by close observers to be one of the state’s outstanding governors.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fifty years in one organization is really special.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each one feels like an intimate retreat, but here paired with impeccable service and first-class facilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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