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Adjective
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Living with four to five people and sharing meals with others, for example, are both considered optimal for overall happiness.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Sleeping a little longer is OK but a long lie-in is not optimal.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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That's an excellent question, what the perception is Elon Musk has.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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As one of the few Black doctors in Kansas City after the Civil Rights era, Carter established a family practice that provided excellent care to local residents.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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Grade: ❌ 🔥 Miami Marlins This year’s bold prediction: Coming off Tommy John surgery, Sandy Alcantara will be in prime form and in Cy Young contention until he’s traded to an American League team in late July.—
Johnny Flores Jr.,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Yellowstone Valley and surrounding mountain ranges were once prime hunting grounds of Indians.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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One person was arrested at the scene of the search for outstanding warrants and a drug charge unrelated to the original case, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from all the market fun, there are other draws, like free yoga classes at sunrise, live music, food demonstrations, and other special events.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Photos and videos: Family photos, vacation videos, special events like weddings or graduations and other personal memories that cannot be recreated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The first-class mail notice requirement applies whether a remedy requires a visit to the local dealership or can be accomplished through an over-the-air software update.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Travelers typically gain access to these clubs by amassing sufficient frequent flier loyalty points or by purchasing first-class tickets.—
Bruce Finley,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
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Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
19 July 2024
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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