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Recent Examples of minimalism
Though there was a thrilling edge to their early work—the lightning-in-a-bottle sample drill of Polo Perks and Moh Baretta, that spine-tingling Pasto Flocco run—it’s been dulled a bit in favor of ambling minimalism.
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
When minimalism meets tech aesthetics, good things tend to happen.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Morocco is a place that doesn’t really do minimalism, at least in the traditional sense.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
When minimalism meets tech aesthetics, good things tend to happen.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Morocco is a place that doesn’t really do minimalism, at least in the traditional sense.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalism
Noun
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Content moderation is a position that carries an outsize level of hazard.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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For adults who choose to drink, the 2025-2030 issue of Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes moderation, advises that drinking less is better than drinking more for overall health, and that some people should not drink at all.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bieber hit the hard reset on Coachella maximalism The entire performance dealt in assured simplicity from the 32-year-old.—
Reanna Cruz,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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In reimagining the 1950s-style entry, Misso opted for simplicity, ditching traditional trim around the white oak door in favor of a brick surround painted Benjamin Moore’s White Dove.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Their genuine modesty and humility was really exciting to show.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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His epistemological modesty produced a spirit of caution.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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From crisp, breathable cotton sheets that keep you cool in summer to luxurious silk or satin pillowcases that add a touch of elegance, the options are endless.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson plays Cooper, the sibling of Liz (Schlaepfer) and Cuoco’s character Kate, the eldest daughter who inherited her mother’s perfectionism, elegance, and organizational prowess.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The plaintiffs asked the court Wednesday for either a stay or preliminary injunction that would restore the previous restraints.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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No damage to the technical facility has been reported yet, but UN nuclear officials have called for restraint and warned of a nuclear accident.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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And while there’s no way to phrase this without trafficking in understatement, the long-running arrangement is nothing if not mutually beneficial.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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To say the portal is wild right now is a major understatement.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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