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
Despite having minimal advertising and no premieres at genre festivals, the film quickly gained word of mouth on HorrorTok due to some extreme scenes.
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William Earl, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
An entire offseason, winning the lottery and then selecting Flagg, has done minimal to a fan base that has not forgotten, and not quite ready to forgive The Trade.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
As for accessories, Daddario kept her look minimal, opting for a pair of stud diamond earrings.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Two of Jamaica's hospitals were completely destroyed, while only two of those remaining escaped with minimal damage.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
An entire offseason, winning the lottery and then selecting Flagg, has done minimal to a fan base that has not forgotten, and not quite ready to forgive The Trade.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
As for accessories, Daddario kept her look minimal, opting for a pair of stud diamond earrings.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Two of Jamaica's hospitals were completely destroyed, while only two of those remaining escaped with minimal damage.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
Adjective
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The prospective buyer offered $755,000 for one half of the approximately 13,000-square-foot lot and $720,000 for the other — well above the minimum bid amount of $627,000 each, according to an internal memo provided by the city.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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For this story, our editors and contributors tested their organic pillows in their own homes for at least a month (our minimum testing time frame).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Martin knocked on the hunter’s small tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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