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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Bottom line By about five minutes into Zuckerberg’s prepared remarks, one thing was made perfectly clear: The fierce intensity he’s picked up in the octagon has made its way to the boardroom.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025 -
That’s not to say that all one-size hats will fit everyone perfectly.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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It’s also been specially designed for ease of use with left-handers as well.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Macron confirmed that the Mona Lisa, now displayed behind protective glass and often subject to overcrowded and noisy queues of visitors, will be moved to a specially dedicated room.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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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Lawrence’s two pistols were examined and found to be loaded correctly and functioning properly.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Haines isn't the only person a View cohost has failed to properly identify.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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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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