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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The video — posted by TikTok user Belle Hesse on Jan. 7 — shows hands placing a perfectly cut, phone-sized piece of sturdy cardboard inside a black phone case with an opaque screen protector.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025 -
This wine—the crisp Pinot Bianco, the textured Chardonnay, the exotic Gewürztraminer, the elegant Pinot Noir, or the robust Lagrein—perfectly exemplify this region's quality and diversity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Some people require medications, specialized medical equipment that needs power to charge and specially prepared foods that require refrigeration.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Everything from the individual suspenders on each character to the grosgrain specially crafted for the film was exceptionally considered by Lovaas and her team, an attention to detail that makes all the difference on screen.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Newcastle have a full 25-man Premier League squad, but within that lie an underbelly of players who either ideally should have been moved on sooner, or are just not of the quality required.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Uche would ideally be a strong reserve behind Clowney, while a rookie could complement Wonnum.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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In an edit to the original post, the teen reiterated that his parent’s basement is incredibly cold in January — even when the heat is on — noting that the insulation was likely never properly installed.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant had multiple violations including employees not following proper procedures for hand washing, and health inspectors noted food not being stored and labeled properly, and dirty equipment.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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His finely weighted through ball found Weah, who beat Fikayo Tomori before angling a net left-footed effort beyond Maignan to double Juve’s advantage.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Our social minds are finely tuned to the subtlest of behavioral cues.—
Kurt Gray,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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