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
For the body to function optimally, men need about 90 milligrams per day, and women should get at least 75.
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Ayana Underwood, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma City’s dribble-driving, attacking game is perhaps not optimally suited to go against that.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Modern cars may be technologically advanced compared to the automobiles of previous decades, but they are still made up of fragile parts that need regular operation and upkeep to perform optimally.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Satellites regularly pass through earth’s shadow, and solar panels cannot always remain optimally aligned with the sun.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
And helping ensure that driver inputs are translated optimally based on the drive mode selected are Bilstein DTX dampers.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether those investments are optimally targeted is a legitimate debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Ayana Underwood, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Oklahoma City’s dribble-driving, attacking game is perhaps not optimally suited to go against that.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Modern cars may be technologically advanced compared to the automobiles of previous decades, but they are still made up of fragile parts that need regular operation and upkeep to perform optimally.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Satellites regularly pass through earth’s shadow, and solar panels cannot always remain optimally aligned with the sun.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
And helping ensure that driver inputs are translated optimally based on the drive mode selected are Bilstein DTX dampers.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether those investments are optimally targeted is a legitimate debate.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
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In the regional final against Notre Dame, Heckel drove past her defender and hit a falling-down right-hander that bounced perfectly off the glass and in right before the buzzer and gave UConn a 32-25 lead heading into the locker room at halftime.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The operation seemingly goes perfectly, allowing Conley to walk off with another success.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The luxuriously plush microfiber hair towel wrap, with more than 25,000 positive reviews, is specially designed to gently and quickly dry hair, helping to prevent frizz and damage.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The La Costa Canyon production features the School Edition, specially adapted for family-friendly audiences while preserving the hilarity and high-energy spectacle of the original.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Instead of blowing through your tax refund, make sure your emergency fund is fully stocked — ideally six to 12 months of living expenses — so you’re not forced to take on high-interest debt if prices keep rising.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Spend an afternoon at one of the area’s renowned hot springs resorts—ideally, one that features a water park for the kids and spa-like serenity for the adults.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Shades of Apollo 13 The Artemis astronauts will orbit Earth for a day to make certain everything is working properly before igniting the main engine and heading for the moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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When all are well mixed, pour on the boiling Ale by degrees, beating up the mixture continually; then pour it rapidly backward and forward from one jug to another, keeping one jug raised high above the other; till the flip is smooth and finely frothed.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The process of designing and engineering cars has been finely honed by automakers over the decades, even as computer technology has revolutionized the industry and safety standards and requirements strengthened.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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