Synonyms for optimal
ˈɒp tə məlop·ti·mal

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1. optimaladjective

   Synonyms:
   ideal, best

2. optimaladjective

   The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction

   Finding the optimal balance between features and price is a common problem.

   Synonyms:
   best, ideal

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1. optimum, optimaladjective

   most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied

   "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug"

   Synonyms:
   optimum

   Antonyms:
   worst

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1. List of paraphrases for "optimal":

   optimum, best, ideal, optima, optimized, maximum, optimize

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1. Brent Rasmussen:

   We want to create access to global technology that everyone can use to make sure they’re seeing at their optimal level — that’s what we’re really excited about,” “But it’s really hard to run a global software platform with 25 engineers. We need to double that.”

2. Anthony Fauci:

   After the second dose, you get optimal immunity anywhere from seven to 10 days after the second dose.

3. National Intelligence James Clapper:

   We are looking at several options right now, none of which are optimal.

4. Bradesco BBI:

   The acquisition will create scale gains and the optimal use of business platforms, leading to bigger nationwide coverage ... and reinforcing the bank's presence in the high-end income segment.

5. Rebecca Marcus:

   [Allantoin's] keratolytic action helps to gently exfoliate skin and prepare it for optimal absorption of moisturizing agents.