as in perfectly
in the most desirable, satisfactory, or advantageous manner or circumstances
Optimally, we'll leave by seven and arrive by ten o'clock. The seating was optimally arranged so that all guests had a clear view of the wedding party.
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Recent Examples of optimally
The more effective strategy is to initially define the right automation for your business, then select packaging engineered to run optimally on that system — taking into account current operational needs as well as future growth.
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Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether those investments are optimally targeted is a legitimate debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Then refrigerate at least overnight, but optimally for 2 to 3 days for full flavor.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Tammy Kimbler, chief communications officer at The Land Institute, said the institute is working to analyze the conditions under which Kernza could be optimally grown across the country.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts, higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts; higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
But seen another way, this release is also optimally confusing, muddying the waters with as-yet-unverified information that’s being disseminated via individual screenshots on social media, making the whole thing easier to dismiss.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Vitamin B6 is vital in producing T-lymphocytes and interleukins, essential players in an optimally functioning immune system.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether those investments are optimally targeted is a legitimate debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Then refrigerate at least overnight, but optimally for 2 to 3 days for full flavor.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Tammy Kimbler, chief communications officer at The Land Institute, said the institute is working to analyze the conditions under which Kernza could be optimally grown across the country.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts, higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
Below-zero stars can sabotage efforts; higher scores help things work out optimally.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
But seen another way, this release is also optimally confusing, muddying the waters with as-yet-unverified information that’s being disseminated via individual screenshots on social media, making the whole thing easier to dismiss.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Vitamin B6 is vital in producing T-lymphocytes and interleukins, essential players in an optimally functioning immune system.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
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That day, combined with an indigo blue dress, Máxima perfectly understood the symbolic weight of the royal jewelry box.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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With a perfectly crispy and browned panko crust, this casserole is nearly irresistible.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The robotics firm’s mission is to develop humanoid robots specially built for dependable, large-scale deployment in real-world industrial settings.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The founders carved out elections specially to say the federal government can only act if Congress acts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cathy is also a woman feeling the pressure of getting married, ideally to a dude with money.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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An exceptional culinary experience likewise extends to the beauty of the cutlery, crystal, and fine china set the meal is served with, ideally in a space likewise suited to the elegance of such a tablescape.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hack works best if duvets are secured properly or layered separately to prevent shifting.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Authorities are investigating whether the device did or did not work properly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ground or tea bags Chaga tea can come in a finely ground powder or extract or pre-packed in tea bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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