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

Noted as a fall 2025 hairstyle trend, bobs were popular on the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet, and continue to be the ideal hairstyle for contemporary styling and minimalist looks à la Mulligan’s British Independent Film Awards attire. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025

The Razer Huntsman Mini keyboard is a game-changer for esports enthusiasts and minimalists seeking portability and desk space without compromising gaming performance. —PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025

Adjective

Then Hoka came along and turned thick foam into a lifestyle, proving that casual runners craved comfort over minimalist purity. —Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 25 Nov. 2025

Together, these monuments, which are part of a unesco World Heritage complex called the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, seem to constitute a minimalist holy land. —Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above