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

How to become a minimalist Ironically enough, there are many roads that lead to minimalism, from clever hacks to daily mantras. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025

What attracts you to this minimalist, highly edited approach? —Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Adjective

While condolences from the government are ultimately expected – likely via a foreign ministry spokesperson per precedent – China’s minimalist response underscores the sensitivity of ties between the atheist ruling Communist Party and the Holy See. —Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025

While packaging accounts for 70 percent of the beauty industry’s waste, the supply chain starts much earlier than the minimalist bottles ingredients are held in. —Essence, 22 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above