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 fire didn't damage any mail and left minimal damage in the basement because fire crews put it out so quickly, Kloth said.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Minimalist The latest crop of sleek, minimal leather jackets feel plucked from Gwyneth Paltrow in the 90s, in the best possible way.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the female nudes reflect an elegant and minimal aesthetic.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Knowing the right paint coverage to get the job done can ensure any DIY project is completed on time, on budget, and with as minimal hassle as necessary.
—Miranda Silva, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Minimalist The latest crop of sleek, minimal leather jackets feel plucked from Gwyneth Paltrow in the 90s, in the best possible way.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the female nudes reflect an elegant and minimal aesthetic.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Knowing the right paint coverage to get the job done can ensure any DIY project is completed on time, on budget, and with as minimal hassle as necessary.
—Miranda Silva, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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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 10 Sep. 2025.
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