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Recent Examples of optimal
If your home has air conditioning units or air purifiers, the filters need to be cleaned or replaced regularly to maintain optimal performance.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Bike shorts should feel like a second skin to get optimal performance and support.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
Trade timing The timing for adding bullish exposure to TGT is optimal, as the stock has recently broken out above its $100 resistance, marking the end of a three-month sideways consolidation.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Malfunctioning equipment can lead to defects and inconsistencies in product quality, so predictive maintenance is also intended to help ensure that machinery operates within optimal parameters, contributing to higher quality output and reducing waste.
—Ed Garibian, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Bike shorts should feel like a second skin to get optimal performance and support.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
Trade timing The timing for adding bullish exposure to TGT is optimal, as the stock has recently broken out above its $100 resistance, marking the end of a three-month sideways consolidation.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Malfunctioning equipment can lead to defects and inconsistencies in product quality, so predictive maintenance is also intended to help ensure that machinery operates within optimal parameters, contributing to higher quality output and reducing waste.
—Ed Garibian, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The tool did a superb job of cutting the plastic electrical conduit.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Relax at Lake Michigan beaches The town's spot near Lake Michigan gives visitors prime access to sandy beaches and dunes along 12 miles of the lakefront coast.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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That lull, when the cabin is dim, quiet, and relatively still, is prime bathroom time.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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But Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee left a hearing Wednesday with outstanding questions that could take lawmakers months to answer — if not longer.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe left frustrated Vinicius Jr had been looking to shine again in the U.S., yet the Brazilian departed with just one goal and one assist to his name from six games, with both his contributions coming in his outstanding performance against Salzburg.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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And pay special attention to those easy-to-wear Madewell barrel jeans, which are truly beloved among Glamour editors.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Food trucks also are permitted at special events, like those held at downtown Festival Park, Mylott said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Nobody knows more about the unique demands of the slope than former England bowler and Middlesex stalwart Angus Fraser, who played 96 first-class matches at Lord’s after making his debut in 1984, including five Tests, and 128 limited-overs ‘List A’ games, one of them a one-day international.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Last year, Bark Air took to the sky—an airline that caters to dogs (and their humans) with first-class experiences in a private GulfStream jet.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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And in that world, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia brings not just luxury and off-road capability, but exceptional long-term reliability.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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One traveler noted their exceptional comfort during a trip to Portugal, praising their elevated look and all-day wearability.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Known and adored for their cushiony insoles and superior arch support, this footwear brand is a top pick for avid walkers, folks with chronic foot pain, and even podiatrists (after all, the founder, Dr. William Mathias Scholl, was one himself).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Research has found that active kids develop superior cognitive skills, get better grades, and are more likely to stay on task than kids who are less active.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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