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
The brief contends that regulating super PAC contributions imposes minimal constraints on free speech rights.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress went mostly minimal with the remaining elements of her look, opting for a pair of simple, pointed-toe black heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Both cities maintain strong business communities primed for collaboration, a minimal number of government entities that need to approve the project and state leadership in full support of Musk's vision.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Some configurations extend coverage to three years and include advanced replacement, allowing cross-shipping for minimal downtime.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress went mostly minimal with the remaining elements of her look, opting for a pair of simple, pointed-toe black heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Both cities maintain strong business communities primed for collaboration, a minimal number of government entities that need to approve the project and state leadership in full support of Musk's vision.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Some configurations extend coverage to three years and include advanced replacement, allowing cross-shipping for minimal downtime.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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Pin oak and persimmon seeds are smaller and the minimum order for those is five pounds.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Even the minimum requirement — qualifying for the Champions League — depends on it because six points out of a possible 18 away from home so far is pitiful.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At a time when the Mavericks need as much good will, or PR, as possible, filing a lawsuit against the Dallas Stars is petty, small and mean.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Senate vote to temporarily reopen the government sparked intense controversy within the Democratic Party, as a small group of its senators joined Republicans in backing a deal that did not guarantee the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, a key Democratic priority.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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