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Recent Examples of minimalism
Designed with the neighboring 12th-century Abbaye de Sénaque in mind, the monkish minimalism—polished dark wood, long, bone-white corridors—add to the unique quality of this attractive space.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
His culinary minimalism comes through in my favorite dish at Bar Del Monte, slender lamb skewers called arrosticini, which begin with the delivery of a whole lamb to Pastan’s Mount Pleasant restaurant.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
The Calvin Klein offices Klein’s headquarters took over an entire 17-story building on 39th Street in Manhattan, and DiGerlando used interior designer Joe D’Urso, the grandfather of high-tech minimalism, to decorate the space with industrial materials and fixtures.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2026
After years dominated by the reliable little black dress and subdued minimalism, wedding guest attire is swinging loudly in the opposite direction.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
His culinary minimalism comes through in my favorite dish at Bar Del Monte, slender lamb skewers called arrosticini, which begin with the delivery of a whole lamb to Pastan’s Mount Pleasant restaurant.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
The Calvin Klein offices Klein’s headquarters took over an entire 17-story building on 39th Street in Manhattan, and DiGerlando used interior designer Joe D’Urso, the grandfather of high-tech minimalism, to decorate the space with industrial materials and fixtures.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2026
After years dominated by the reliable little black dress and subdued minimalism, wedding guest attire is swinging loudly in the opposite direction.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalism
Noun
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Use your smartphone in moderation, or even better, treat yourself to a few days of digital detox—experience things firsthand and admire nature or a work of art with your own eyes rather than through a smartphone screen.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, parsnips and rutabaga also have a high glycemic load and should be eaten in moderation, according to GoodRx.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But despite their simplicity, the style leaves plenty of room for personalization.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Soccer derives its beauty from its simplicity.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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These young ladies are primed for a life of modesty and subservience to their husbands and the future fathers of their children.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That is why organizations cannot afford to treat Humility as a nice-to-have trait or confuse it with politeness, modesty, or low confidence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Spacious rooms and suites are among some of the largest in the city and reflect the elegance, refinement, and comfort long associated with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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No official casualty figures were immediately available from the violence that prompted calls for restraint from the United Nations and the United States as the government and opposition traded blame for the violence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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However, the negotiations have allowed Trump to say that relations with China are in good shape and that both countries have exercised restraint.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Calling this a standard bookcase is an understatement.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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By contrast, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be competing at the tournament for only the second time and to say there is a degree of excitement among fans at home would be something of an understatement.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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