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
Crowds are minimal, accommodation low-key and reasonably priced, and crisp mornings turn hiking trails and scenic byways into a near-secret.
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AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The space would require minimal tenant finishes and be zoned for retail, food or beverage use.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Currently flu activity is minimal, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
These byproducts are then released as tiny mineral particles that are gradually removed from the fabric’s surface by minimal friction.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
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AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
The space would require minimal tenant finishes and be zoned for retail, food or beverage use.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Currently flu activity is minimal, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
These byproducts are then released as tiny mineral particles that are gradually removed from the fabric’s surface by minimal friction.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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There is no minimum size requirement on any fish.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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This project will create those 225 positions through 2030, with a minimum average wage of $108,400.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Viruses, as well as small bits of vegetation and invasive zebra mussel larvae, can hide in the plumbing of your rig.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kahn is optimistic that Coach’s focus on a smaller number of affordable, yet consistent products puts it in a better place to manage cost and price increases than its competitors.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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