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 Thomas house sits close to the street and, with minimal fenestration besides a huge bank of Mondrian-style frosted windows alongside the front door, is oriented to take advantage of its high mountainside perch.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Its erratic nature, coupled with its intensity and minimal preparation time, contributed to this significant impact.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management sees minimal market impact unless there is a big downside surprise.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
But, due to the size of the study, this limitation should have had a minimal impact.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
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Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Its erratic nature, coupled with its intensity and minimal preparation time, contributed to this significant impact.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management sees minimal market impact unless there is a big downside surprise.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
But, due to the size of the study, this limitation should have had a minimal impact.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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The minimum investment level will be £10,000 ($13,545).—
Jenni Reid,Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Phillies manager Rob Thomson expects that Bohm will be back immediately after the minimum 10-day IL stint is complete.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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