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Recent Examples of optimal
Mid-season is the best time to visit for active wildlife and optimal weather conditions.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
No rain is anticipated, providing optimal track conditions for teams and drivers.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The lightweight gel-like cream seamlessly melts into the skin without feeling too oily while still helping your skin maintain optimal hydration levels throughout the day–ideal for combination or oily skin types.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Magic Hour — Also known as Golden Hour, this is the optimal time of day to shoot magical or romantic scenes, right as the sun is coming down or right as its coming up.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
No rain is anticipated, providing optimal track conditions for teams and drivers.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The lightweight gel-like cream seamlessly melts into the skin without feeling too oily while still helping your skin maintain optimal hydration levels throughout the day–ideal for combination or oily skin types.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Magic Hour — Also known as Golden Hour, this is the optimal time of day to shoot magical or romantic scenes, right as the sun is coming down or right as its coming up.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 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,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Keeping him healthy remains a priority, but as multiple players begin to show the benefits of consistent playing time, Herrera stands out as a prime example.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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No longer were the Wolves surrendering prime real estate to the Thunder in their own end.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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That’s the number of borrowers with outstanding federal student loan debt as of the second quarter of 2025, according to the Department of Education.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But one thing the Royals had all season last year was outstanding health in the starting rotation.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The news arrives just days before Duran Duran kick off their European and U.K. tour with Rodgers and CHIC joining as special guests.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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But his relationship with Chauncey, who is nearest in age, is special.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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While the agency sets rates, the Government Accountability Office reported in 2018 that payments should not exceed the cost of first-class airfare—and found that Trump’s 2016 campaign submitted incomplete and duplicate invoices, which the agency paid without dispute.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Most airport lounges are exclusionary, offering access only to certain credit card holders, people who spend a great deal of money on flights, and those who can afford first-class and business-tier tickets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks delivered superior returns with lower risk compared to the benchmark index, creating less of a turbulent experience as reflected in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Pacers, behind an unrelenting uptempo attack and superior depth, have won the third and fourth quarters in both games, as well as overtime in Game 1.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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