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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Amazon These perfectly sized speakers will bring a rich, clear sound to your desktop.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025 -
His perfectly legal torpedo bats have barrels closer to the handle and have appeared in the hands of current Yankees Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Dolby Cinemas are specially designed auditoriums with plush, reclining seats and a combination of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which deliver crisp visuals and immersive sound.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Climate-resilient seeds: These seeds are specially bred or engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as drought, floods, or extreme temperatures, to ensure food security despite climate adversity.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The region’s overtaxed shelter system that ideally would be a bridge to permanent housing isn’t that for a lot of people.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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He was also accused of not properly documenting the visits.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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The National Automobile Dealers Association told the Detroit Free Press earlier in the tax season that the IRS portal to report EV sales last year didn't work properly in some cases.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The data won’t pile up like copies of The New Yorker; instead, through chemical computing, the information will be finely searchable and analyzable.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Optimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimally. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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