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Recent Examples of optimal
Beyond having carpeted homes, stairs or ramps to help the dog move on and off furniture and regular exercise, Venator said nutrition is optimal for every senior dog.
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
However, darker shades are best at absorbing UV rays, providing optimal protection from the sun.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
With telescopes located in coastal southwestern Tuscany, the Virtual Telescope Project has access to unobscured skies, offering optimal viewing conditions for the planetary parade.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
At present there are a wide variety of configurations, but as with other drone types, there is likely to be a process of convergent evolution as the optimal designs are established.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
However, darker shades are best at absorbing UV rays, providing optimal protection from the sun.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
With telescopes located in coastal southwestern Tuscany, the Virtual Telescope Project has access to unobscured skies, offering optimal viewing conditions for the planetary parade.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
At present there are a wide variety of configurations, but as with other drone types, there is likely to be a process of convergent evolution as the optimal designs are established.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
Adjective
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.—
Danny Ventura,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of the prime advantages of electrification is how quickly and smoothly stability and traction control can react to a loss of grip.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Great Recession of 2007–2009 was a prime example of the connection between fashion and financial instability.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there are many outstanding options to choose from.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The awards honor unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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This Year Most years, congressional budgets are incidental, often passing without a vote; however, this year the House budget bill is different because Republicans are pushing through their sweeping agenda via reconciliation, a special process that sidesteps Senate filibusters.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The business was run by James and Kelly Bracken, who own Riverdale Materials LLC, which was sued in 2018 by a competing company that said Jackson gave the business special treatment in his position as mayor.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Guests can choose from four larger first-class capsules, each spanning 47 square feet with a standard double bed and nightstand, resembling a tiny hotel room.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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If an airport has more work travelers buying business- or first-class tickets, for example, that could drive up the average fare.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Miami’s Cam Ward, a friend of Sanders’, possesses superior physical skills.—
Troy Renck,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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The superior rooms offer simplicity and comfort, as well as Cape Panwa views.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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