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
Inside, textures are earthy and minimal: polished concrete, raw wood, and copper details that catch the desert light.
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The women said they were all told that police obtained a search warrant to see who logged into the station’s Wi-Fi, but the findings were apparently minimal and did not push the investigation forward.
—Teri Figueroa, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
In a factory, no worker is indispensable, and the gratification is minimal.
—Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The women said they were all told that police obtained a search warrant to see who logged into the station’s Wi-Fi, but the findings were apparently minimal and did not push the investigation forward.
—Teri Figueroa, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
In a factory, no worker is indispensable, and the gratification is minimal.
—Gabriela Molina Riascos, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff’s office handles homicide investigations for several smaller municipalities within the county.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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