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
Optimal viewing conditions await out at sea, where light pollution from civilization is minimal.
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AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly told Bloomberg that cuts look promising for the fall if tariff impacts are minimal.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 26 June 2025
That sets the ideal environment for both the formula’s retinol and retinol booster, which are gradually released throughout the night to deliver results with minimal irritation or dryness—if any.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 25 June 2025
The investment in proper support is minimal compared to the high cost of losing, replacing, and re-training top talent.
—Justine Sterling Converse, Time, 16 June 2025
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AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly told Bloomberg that cuts look promising for the fall if tariff impacts are minimal.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 26 June 2025
That sets the ideal environment for both the formula’s retinol and retinol booster, which are gradually released throughout the night to deliver results with minimal irritation or dryness—if any.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 25 June 2025
The investment in proper support is minimal compared to the high cost of losing, replacing, and re-training top talent.
—Justine Sterling Converse, Time, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
small
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The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Those are the numbers for a 2.5-MW commercial-scale version, anyway; thus far, the idea has only been tested at smaller scale.—
Loz Blain
June 30,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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