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
Monthlies here are $1,464, and the spread is minimal — just basement storage.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The classic black-and-white print works with everything, making this a smart choice for travelers who want maximum versatility with minimal packing.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Cars work in some places and become a headache in others, while Italy’s train network can move travelers between major cities with minimal fuss.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But my favorite thing about these Islanders is their willingness to create drama with minimal interference from production, which was on full display over the weekend.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 8 June 2026
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The classic black-and-white print works with everything, making this a smart choice for travelers who want maximum versatility with minimal packing.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Cars work in some places and become a headache in others, while Italy’s train network can move travelers between major cities with minimal fuss.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But my favorite thing about these Islanders is their willingness to create drama with minimal interference from production, which was on full display over the weekend.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
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Digwa, 23, was convicted of murder for stabbing Nowak with an 8-inch (21 centimeter) Sikh dagger and sentenced this week to life in prison with a minimum 21-year term.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The Johnson County Democratic Party did not provide candidates with a minimum fundraising threshold for retaining support.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The national initiative is awarding more than $10 million to help small businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen their local communities, a spokesperson from the grant program said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Supporting small businesses also played a major role in her strategy.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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