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Adjective
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The modern-style armchairs are roomy, measuring just under 20 inches wide and 18 inches deep, complemented by comfortable, wide armrests for optimal lounging.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
31 May 2025 -
Mondays following weekends off were optimal for the players, who were at their freshest, to test their legs with the standing long jump and the three jumps (vertical with arm swing, no arm swing, squat start) using force plates.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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The in-development Mars Sample Return mission aims to address these basic outstanding questions by delivering the first-ever unaltered fragments of another world to Earth.—
Ari Koeppel,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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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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McDonnell is a Times staff writer and Sánchez Vidal is a special correspondent.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
18 Oct. 2024
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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