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
Students of all ages and experience levels take to the track nearly every day of the year, and these cars are workhorses that require smart maintenance to keep them running optimally.
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Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Building the hardware to unstructured sparsity and optimally take advantage of zeros is just the beginning.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
At first, compensation is a useful adaptation that keeps you functioning when something isn’t working optimally.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
For the body to function optimally, men need about 90 milligrams per day, and women should get at least 75.
—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
Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Building the hardware to unstructured sparsity and optimally take advantage of zeros is just the beginning.
—Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
At first, compensation is a useful adaptation that keeps you functioning when something isn’t working optimally.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
For the body to function optimally, men need about 90 milligrams per day, and women should get at least 75.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
Adverb
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Imagine your partner has spent hours cooking an elaborate dinner specially for you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Viewers should find a good vantage point, ideally with a clear view of the northern sky and far from any city lights.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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If a tornado warning is issued for your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a study building, according to the SPC.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Slot is a good communicator who tries to properly answer every question, slipping in the occasional attempt at humour.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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