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Recent Examples of optimal
Some experts think an environment of this size — coupled with the lack of outdoor access or companionship from other capuchins — is not optimal for Frankie.
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Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
For everyday, casual wear, somewhere around 40 to 50 percent is ideal, and for high-impact activities such as hiking or running, looking for something with higher wool content, around 60 to 70 percent is best for optimal moisture-wicking and breathability.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
To estimate your optimal heart rate zone for exercise, start by subtracting your age from 220 to get your maximum heart rate.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Drivers who follow optimal patterns—avoiding peak-hour swaps, returning batteries in good condition—can earn digital tokens redeemable for energy discounts or services.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
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Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
For everyday, casual wear, somewhere around 40 to 50 percent is ideal, and for high-impact activities such as hiking or running, looking for something with higher wool content, around 60 to 70 percent is best for optimal moisture-wicking and breathability.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
To estimate your optimal heart rate zone for exercise, start by subtracting your age from 220 to get your maximum heart rate.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Drivers who follow optimal patterns—avoiding peak-hour swaps, returning batteries in good condition—can earn digital tokens redeemable for energy discounts or services.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Situated on prime beachfront lots, the five- and six-bedroom villas from The Beach Collection range from 7,300 to 8,500 square feet and offer unparalleled privacy and exclusivity.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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The friendly birds are sometimes hand-fed, eating salmon, shrimp and prime rib scraps from the hotel.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The film had an outstanding run at the box office, opening with a record-breaking $183 million Memorial Day weekend debut.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Straight out of the Chris Jones playbook, Banks uses his length to create movement, and his effort from the backside is outstanding.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Seely is survived by numerous friends, family members, and her special cat, Corrie.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The commissioner on Thursday sent a memo to the city clerk, the city manager and other commissioners, requesting to hold a special commission meeting to discuss the city’s recent election date changes.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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The United States undeniably has many of the top AI makers, along with amazing academic institutions that are globally recognized as AI leaders, and gobs of first-class AI researchers.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Bill Pogue, who had been an Idaho conservation officer for 15 years and before that a police official and game warden in Nevada, was known as a first-class warden, one of Idaho’s best.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
17 July 2025
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Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The potato’s innovations, though, are still exceptional.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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As a collective, HQ Portfolio stocks provided superior returns with lower risk compared to the benchmark index; a smoother journey, as evidenced in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Chicago Cubs have been passed up by the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central lead, and that's due to the Brewers' superior pitching staff.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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