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optimal

[op-tuh-muhl] / ˈɒp tə məl /
ADJECTIVE
most favorable or desirable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excellent
WEAK
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Example Sentences

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"We also know that bringing elevated lipids and blood pressure down in young adults supports optimal heart and vascular health throughout a person's life."

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

But broad low-cost indexing remains the optimal strategy for investors, and staying invested in equities remains the best vehicle for earning generous risk-adjusted returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

Circles with center other palm, then pincher-claw rubs with the tips of her fingers for optimal moisturizing.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds