minimalist

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noun

min·​i·​mal·​ist ˈmi-nə-mə-list 

1

: one who favors restricting the functions and powers of a political organization or the achievement of a set of goals to a minimum

2

a

: an artist who creates minimal art

b

: an adherent of minimalism

minimalist

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adjective

: of, relating to, or done in the style of minimalism

Examples of minimalist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Statement Light Fixtures Think twice before replacing your light fixture to match your minimalist aesthetic. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

Nail Reformation sits at $16 to $20 with minimalist, fashion-forward designs and a focus on cleaner ingredients and conscious beauty practices. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

Adjective

The key is finding products that address multiple issues, and Tula’s 24-7 Hydrating Day Cream is the best product to start a minimalist skincare routine. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Somehow, in just six years, Philly street rap has gone from the frenzied realism of $loan and Skiano to the minimalist choir-drill of Ot7Quanny and Skrilla to the muffled transmissions from the void of Tovi and HappyDranker. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above