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 matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025 -
In this chicken noodle casserole, the pasta is perfectly cooked and creamy, with bits of chicken adding a nice bite and different texture.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Komodo dragon has a specially heated rock to lie on to warm its core.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Such specific language can be specially useful for non-traditional hires like veterans, who struggle to translate their experience in the armed forces to corporate America.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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An initial plan for the rehabilitation center states that the on-site farmer's market will ideally be run by local producers.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The machine gave me a 74% in UV damage − not horrible, the Kiehl's representative said, but, ideally, someone around my age should be at 80% or higher.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to end DACA was not done properly.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But division one has to properly fund division two.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Illness prevented Howe from being in the dugout, but his team maintained its finely tuned pressing and relentless counter-pressing in his absence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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To shred the cabbage finely and cut the cucumber into ribbons, use a mandoline.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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