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
The brief contends that regulating super PAC contributions imposes minimal constraints on free speech rights.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress went mostly minimal with the remaining elements of her look, opting for a pair of simple, pointed-toe black heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Both cities maintain strong business communities primed for collaboration, a minimal number of government entities that need to approve the project and state leadership in full support of Musk's vision.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Some configurations extend coverage to three years and include advanced replacement, allowing cross-shipping for minimal downtime.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress went mostly minimal with the remaining elements of her look, opting for a pair of simple, pointed-toe black heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Both cities maintain strong business communities primed for collaboration, a minimal number of government entities that need to approve the project and state leadership in full support of Musk's vision.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Some configurations extend coverage to three years and include advanced replacement, allowing cross-shipping for minimal downtime.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
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According to the current lawsuit, Fletcher has not paid his half of the minimum $1,500 per month restitution for the existing settlement, but his ex-wife has paid her portion, reducing the restitution balance to just under $56,000.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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The fast food chain is giving away free Chicken sandwiches with a $10 minimum purchase.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Palantir’s revenue figures are still quite small compared to peers of similar market capitalization.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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