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
Cooking or high-heat methods Less critical Cooking kills off most bacteria, so the risks are minimal.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Short funding lapses, especially over weekends, may cause minimal disruption.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Because of the nature of data center activity, traffic will be minimal, Donahue said, and the facility would bring high-paying jobs and more tax revenue to the area.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
In a sleek and minimal chassis with stylish LED accents, it's got plenty of room for expansion and tons of ports.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Short funding lapses, especially over weekends, may cause minimal disruption.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Because of the nature of data center activity, traffic will be minimal, Donahue said, and the facility would bring high-paying jobs and more tax revenue to the area.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
In a sleek and minimal chassis with stylish LED accents, it's got plenty of room for expansion and tons of ports.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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Some financial advisors work with younger investors and don't have minimum asset requirements.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Writers Guild is reminding members that writing for verticals or micro-dramas — the latest trend that is providing a lifetime to fledging actors and entry-level scribes — is covered by the minimum basic agreement (MBA).—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Out-of-state travel that year, though, saw a small decrease compared to 2023.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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