as in perfectly
in the most desirable, satisfactory, or advantageous manner or circumstances
Optimally, we'll leave by seven and arrive by ten o'clock. The seating was optimally arranged so that all guests had a clear view of the wedding party.
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Adverb
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Just like in racing, where every component must be perfectly tuned, in tailoring, the fit and craftsmanship make all the difference.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Is there a movie genre more perfectly suited to the couch co-op treatment than the teen slasher?—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Peter is 92 and has produced this specially to launch at LOPF.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Everyone who tasted them always raved about those deviled eggs, and they were always specially requested.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The region’s overtaxed shelter system that ideally would be a bridge to permanent housing isn’t that for a lot of people.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The superstar recently pushed a new single from the project — one that has been a fan favorite for months — which finally becomes a radio hit now that it’s being pushed properly.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Root veggies, celery, peppers, brassicas, alliums, potatoes, strawberries, and legumes (beans and peas) need at least 12 inches of soil to grow properly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The data won’t pile up like copies of The New Yorker; instead, through chemical computing, the information will be finely searchable and analyzable.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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