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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Instead, use a spoon to break it into perfectly imperfect pieces.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Gaga’s focus on art is perfectly fitting for Libra’s charming aesthetic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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As the official skincare partner, Augustinus Bader, the eponymous label founded by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, showcased its expertise backstage with a high-performance regimen that was specially designed to hydrate, rejuvenate, and sculpt the skin.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Visitors will be able to browse through the magazine’s complete archive in digital form, and listen to a soundtrack specially composed by Studio Ingmar, sampling every piece of music ever mentioned in the publication’s history.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Presenting to experienced judges allows startups to enthusiastically tell their stories, ideally improving their reputation among investors and potential partners.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This essay will ideally catch the eye of a college admissions officer and make your acceptance all the more smooth by showing off your personality, background, or goals.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Corn husks can be dried and steamed, cucumber and melon rinds can be pickled or candied, peppery nasturtium leaves can be eaten in salads, and even young sunflower stalks can be eaten like celery if properly prepared.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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DVDs, if taken care of properly, should last for 30 to up to 100 years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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More recently, the medical-entrepreneurial bug took her back to early stage biopharma, and in particular, precision medicine treatments that can be tailored more finely to patient biology.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Very finely laced foliage complements flowers that are mostly sky blue but occasionally royal blue.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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