as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life
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Recent Examples of minimal
Forgoing statement pieces, Robbie opted to keep her jewelry minimal, adding a ring, bracelet and stud earrings.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Parents appreciate that the build allows for multi-use play and that children as young as 4 years old need minimal help during assembly.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Mild side effects included skin redness, itching, or burning sensations at the electrode site, but these were minimal.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
This matching set gives you an instant outfit with minimal effort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Parents appreciate that the build allows for multi-use play and that children as young as 4 years old need minimal help during assembly.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Mild side effects included skin redness, itching, or burning sensations at the electrode site, but these were minimal.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
This matching set gives you an instant outfit with minimal effort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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There is no minimum size requirement on any fish.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Schiff asked Patel to identify who authorized the transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s co-conspirator and confidant, to a minimum-security prison a week after the Department of Justice met with her for nine hours over two days.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This personal blender can whip up breakfast smoothies, sauces and dips, salsas, omelets, and more thanks to its small but mighty 250-watt power base and stainless steel cross blade.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among its 14 plant oils are argan kernel and rice bran, which regulate sebum production and loosen dead skin cells, respectively—and, together, leave your pores looking significantly smaller and your skin significantly smoother.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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