How to Use optimal in a Sentence

optimal

adjective

• He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
• Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
• These liner mats are optimal for the grill and the oven.
  — Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022
• This is the optimal moment to take a leap of faith and start fresh.
  — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
• Adjust the hat on your head and secure the bands for an optimal fit.
  — New York Times, 27 July 2023
• What’s optimal in terms of the number of games on a player’s body?
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022
• For the optimal blend of hiking boot and sandal, the Keen Newport H2 is at the top of its class.
  — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2023
• No starter goes to the mound with optimal feel every time.
  — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
• The long sleeves offer optimal coverage of the arms, while the cuffed ends help lock in heat.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• That might be optimal for the Ravens if the veteran is game.
  — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2023
• That doesn’t mean all groups achieve this optimal scale.
  — TIME, 3 Feb. 2024
• Davis said the optimal time for viewing dinosaur tracks at the park varies from year to year.
  — Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022
• The driver also can move the display around to find the optimal spot.
  — PCMAG, 4 Jan. 2023
• So, what is the optimal use case for data about gender in tech and VC?
  — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024
• The other unfurls big sails and tracks the location of the Sun in the sky to keep them at the optimal angle.
  — New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2024
• The chair has a durable steel frame with thick foam padding for optimal comfort.
  — Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
• This device holds a 50-minute charge, is easy to flush clean, has a non-slip grip and is most optimal on one or two days of growth.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022
• And early signs on both fronts aren’t optimal for Google.
  — Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2023
• The patient then takes part in the process, helping decide what is optimal.
  — Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2023
• That can mean sensors aren’t pulling data from the optimal place, which leads to gaps in data.
  — Victoria Song, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
• The size is optimal for packing a day’s worth of supplies and gear without getting too heavy for a day hike.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
• Once the droplet reached an optimal size, the anal stylus rotated backward even more, then launched the urine away from the bug’s body at a high speed.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023
• The adjustable strap ensures an optimal fit for all head sizes.
  — Michelle Pugle, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
• Baril said that the optimal amount of deep sleep remains unclear.
  — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2023
• Load forks with the prongs upward for optimal cleaning.
  — Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2022
• Not a Calvin Klein perfume, but a nickname for how the climate found here is optimal for growing.
  — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2024
• To ensure your vape carts remain in optimal state for longer, keep them in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
  — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
• How and when these are delivered can also be tuned through ML to find the optimal approach.
  — Roshan Navagamuwa, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
• For optimal Southern Taurids viewing, head to a dark-sky spot with clear overhead views, such as a hilltop or a large field.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
• Look at how methodically Kansas State searches for the optimal shot on this possession, which actually starts with a steal.
  — Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024