minimalist

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noun

min·​i·​mal·​ist ˈmi-nə-mə-list 

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: 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

As spring approaches, here are six types of items that minimalists are going to be getting rid of in their own homes, professional organizers say. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026

Ideal for the minimalist, there are no frills here—no pull strings, no lampshades—just a warm glow with a table attached. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026

Adjective

The blockaders then built another, more minimalist structure in a nearby tree. —Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026

For the occasion, Pidgeon wore a Balenciaga dress that is minimalist and polished but no less avant-garde. —Luz García, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above