as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life
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Recent Examples of minimal
Their large, heavy blooms require staking and minimal maintenance like fall foliage removal.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Known for creating minimal spaces using futuristic textures such as aluminum, the store continues Yoshioka’s obsession with creating a sense of lightness within the retail environment.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
From July to October, spot whale sharks and manta rays flocking by the hundreds, or save your trip for November through April to enjoy its dry season, with minimal rainfall, abundant sunshine (eight hours of sun per days’ worth), and high visibility for divers.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Most modern cable damage results in minimal disruption because operators can quickly reroute traffic across the global network of subsea networks.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
Known for creating minimal spaces using futuristic textures such as aluminum, the store continues Yoshioka’s obsession with creating a sense of lightness within the retail environment.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
From July to October, spot whale sharks and manta rays flocking by the hundreds, or save your trip for November through April to enjoy its dry season, with minimal rainfall, abundant sunshine (eight hours of sun per days’ worth), and high visibility for divers.
—Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Most modern cable damage results in minimal disruption because operators can quickly reroute traffic across the global network of subsea networks.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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The remaining inventories are needed to maintain minimum operating levels in pipelines and storage facilities to keep supply chains functioning.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Elliott support, well over the minimum threshold of the delegate vote, automatically triggers a primary.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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