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Recent Examples of optimum
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The containers should be placed following optimum spacing to allow air circulation and encourage pollination from beneficial insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The city provides a guide for optimum watering times, which differ depending on the type of sprinkler head that’s used.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so could tax the relief corps earlier than is optimum, though the Padres will make avoiding that a priority.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
The containers should be placed following optimum spacing to allow air circulation and encourage pollination from beneficial insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Engineering Engineering, the application of science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The city provides a guide for optimum watering times, which differ depending on the type of sprinkler head that’s used.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Doing so could tax the relief corps earlier than is optimum, though the Padres will make avoiding that a priority.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimum
Adjective
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The chloroplasts were indeed packed in a mathematically optimal way.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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However, more research is needed to determine the optimal dose and protocol.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The conspiracy charge holds a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while the kidnapping charge is punishable by up to 20 years.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessible rooms cluster near reception on upper levels, convenient for restaurants but requiring maximum logistics to reach pools or beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the priests, this was a case of demonic possession due to witch-craft, and Mary’s crabby, aloof neighbor Elizabeth Jackson was the prime witch suspect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the dinner received the first part of their meal — a spring pea & burrata salad — but the prime chateaubriand steak and Maine lobster was not served.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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In the bottom of the ninth with one on and one out, Carson Benge made an outstanding diving catch in right field to rob Vaughn Grisson of extra bases and prevent a run from scoring.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The next domino might be Alabama, where Governor Kay Ivey has called a special legislative session to redraw the state's maps less than three weeks before its primaries.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Beyond Alabama and Tennessee, legislators in Mississippi are planning to hold a special session to redraw the state's Supreme Court districts.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the curtain of the first-class cabin, several carriers are reimagining the economy experience as well.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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