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optimal

[op-tuh-muhl] / ˈɒp tə məl /
ADJECTIVE
most favorable or desirable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excellent
WEAK
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“Small autonomous EVs are optimal in these environments and that is what Also is building from the ground up,” said Also President Chris Yu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

For people without cardiovascular disease, LDL-C levels below 100 mg/dL are considered optimal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

YouGov now says that tools meant to eliminate data from such respondents – who may have participated and given random answers just to claim the rewards – "were not administered in the optimal way".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"Honda believed EVs would be the optimal solution from a long-term perspective. Based on this belief, Honda shifted its strategic direction toward the popularisation of EVs," the firm said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“You’re not feeble. You merely had a suboptimal moment. I’m sure you’ll be optimal from now on.”

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart