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
: of, relating to, or done in the style of minimalism
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Victoria’s Secret’s hottest competitor, Skims, also launched with a minimalist, monochrome aesthetic.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Nearly thirty years later, Apple opted for similar styling with a loose updo and minimalist diamond studs.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Rather than an overtly metallic finish, Bieber’s bikini has a quiet, muted finish—perfect for a minimalist like herself.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Victoria’s Secret’s hottest competitor, Skims, also launched with a minimalist, monochrome aesthetic.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The minimalist scenery allows Ben Stanton’s bold lighting design to create bright pops of color onstage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Nearly thirty years later, Apple opted for similar styling with a loose updo and minimalist diamond studs.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimalist. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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