MINIMALISM Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

minimalism

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Definition of minimalism

as in moderation

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Recent Examples of minimalism Interior designer Camia Brown agrees, and explains how these clinical-looking spaces are being replaced with bold minimalism. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026 Calvin Klein wrote the playbook on a form of minimalism that other designers like the Row, Khaite and Toteme arguably do better now, reducing the brand to a reference on Carolyn Bassette-Kennedy moodboards. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 But Volvo seems to have confused minimalism with elimination. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 At the exact same time, young, upstart groups like the Ramones and the Clash were forming in response to the corporatization of rock, the bloated egos of its biggest stars, and the excesses of prog with the back-to-basics minimalism of punk. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimalism

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Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, is portrayed as a saintly figure who espouses a model of growth based on truth, patience, and moderation, much to the frustration of his pupil.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Google initially declined to approve the app for its Play Store over concerns about its content moderation practices.

— byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of moderation

Noun

Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Mosaku’s dress was formfitting and merged timeless elegance with a scintillating, sensual appeal by contemporary standards.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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The African Union urged Ethiopia and its neighbors to exercise restraint as growing tensions threaten to destabilize the region.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Another worker was seen preparing food without a proper hair restraint, though this was corrected.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of restraint

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To classify the upcoming back-to-back games as a test for the cornerbacks would be an understatement.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Justice might be an understatement — the film went on to generate an eye-watering $401 million at the global box office upon its May release.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

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