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
Red light therapy has been shown to stimulate the mitochondria in our cells to produce more energy so our cells can function optimally.
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Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
People in Risk Category 1, the highest risk, should have their blood checked for antibody titers six months after the second dose of the vaccine to make sure they are optimally protected.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Touchscreens get dirty quickly and may need weekly cleaning to keep them operating optimally.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The Acer Bluelight Shield function works to minimize blue light, while AcerSense enables intuitive device control, optimally managing battery life, storage, and apps at the touch of a button.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Such flexibility is mandatory for optimally using available time-frequency resources by aligning different services in time and frequency without delay when switching between different waveforms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
People in Risk Category 1, the highest risk, should have their blood checked for antibody titers six months after the second dose of the vaccine to make sure they are optimally protected.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Touchscreens get dirty quickly and may need weekly cleaning to keep them operating optimally.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The Acer Bluelight Shield function works to minimize blue light, while AcerSense enables intuitive device control, optimally managing battery life, storage, and apps at the touch of a button.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Such flexibility is mandatory for optimally using available time-frequency resources by aligning different services in time and frequency without delay when switching between different waveforms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
Adverb
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Daria stared at the arrangement of perfectly circular reddish bruises on the woman’s back, exposed by her halter top.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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So, spending your free time on a massive project for your crush seems perfectly reasonable.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Performance fabrics, especially ones like Crypton, Sunbrella, or Revolution fabrics, are specially engineered for stain resistance and easy cleaning.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cotton or acrylic can usually be washed normally, but wool and silk have to be handled specially to avoid shrinking or unnecessary wear.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Aim for a daily intake of under 2,300 mg, ideally below 1,500 mg.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Namestnikov is ideally more of a utility forward for the bottom six.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Impossible to judge him properly before then.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alvar Aalto’s wiggly vase is instantly recognizable—a collectible item that will properly commemorate the special occasion.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Directed by Landon fresh off his fantastic Happy Death Day films, this body-swapping gem showcases finely tuned performances from both Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sprinkle finely grated semisweet chocolate evenly over top of cake.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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