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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Adverb
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This wisdom applies perfectly to brands seeking to connect with young consumers.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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Match It to Your Skin Type Some sunscreens are specially formulated for a particular skin type.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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Other nighttime parades, like Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, are exclusive to specially ticketed after-hours events and not included with standard park admission like Disney Starlight will be.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Washcloths should ideally be washed after every single use to prevent bacteria buildup.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Teams ideally try to use as many avenues as possible.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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But here’s the catch: Estate freezes take time to set up properly.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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When protein is properly digested, it’s converted into amino acids and peptides, whereas undigested proteins can alter the intestinal environment.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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The finely veined stone dresses up sink countertops and provides a cool surface for kneading dough and rolling out pie crusts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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