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Recent Examples of optimal
The earbuds deliver decent audio performance, especially at higher volumes, and give users the ability to tailor the equalizer settings through a dedicated app for optimal bass and treble.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For optimal cooling and lowering of weight, there is a magnesium battery enclosure.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Under optimal aging conditions, Texas whiskey makers rarely get more than 250 bottles out of any one 53-gallon vessel.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
For optimal cooling and lowering of weight, there is a magnesium battery enclosure.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Clear skies will ensure optimal viewing, so keep an eye on the weather forecast.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Under optimal aging conditions, Texas whiskey makers rarely get more than 250 bottles out of any one 53-gallon vessel.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimal
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brix Tavern The Brix Tavern offers up a traditional prix fixe menu with turkey, prime rib, a vegetable Wellington, and no shortage of sides at its three locations. $49.95 for adults; $17.95 for kids ages 4-12; younger kids eat free.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Menu items include a roast turkey dinner served with traditional side dishes, a holiday platter with mix of roast turkey and ham or roast prime beef.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
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House Democrats initially planned to hold their leadership elections on Friday, but a handful of outstanding races prompted the caucus to reschedule the meeting.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Exasperated Cowboys want explanation for no-call on 49ers’ key touchdown pass George Kittle — who was outstanding on Sunday, with a great scramble-drill touchdown catch — tried to spin the slop-fest as a positive.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rock icon Bon Jovi made an appearance to give Vives a special award recognizing him as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Enraged, Garcia stole Lambert’s credit card and upgraded his airline ticket to first-class, Hightower said.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company has begun notifying those whose personal information may have been compromised via first-class mail.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Its standout feature is its exceptional speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connections, providing quick file transfers, especially for large media files.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet’s performance in this is superior.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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While many business professionals are likely familiar with the steps of basic decision making, the challenge lies in refining and optimizing this process to achieve superior outcomes.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimal. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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