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 colors remained vibrant when viewed from off-angle, with minimal desaturation.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s your checklist for maximizing visual impact on a minimal budget.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The long-running nature of the enterprise—operating continuously for more than 30 years with minimal interruption despite the creator’s serious health challenges—demonstrates sustained commitment to documenting California policy and politics through significant upheaval.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Those guarantees have allowed oil, goods and commodities to pass across borders with minimal friction.
—Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s your checklist for maximizing visual impact on a minimal budget.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The long-running nature of the enterprise—operating continuously for more than 30 years with minimal interruption despite the creator’s serious health challenges—demonstrates sustained commitment to documenting California policy and politics through significant upheaval.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Those guarantees have allowed oil, goods and commodities to pass across borders with minimal friction.
—Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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The minimum penalty is the lesser of $525 this year or 100% of the tax owed.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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From 1970 to 1998, the minimum order for Treasury bills was $10,000, after which it was reduced to $1,000 and then to $100.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted in small batches, these blends are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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