minimalism

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Recent Examples of minimalism Midimalism invites richness of character that minimalism sometimes lacks, while avoiding the overwhelming saturation of personality that maximalism brings. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 One way to achieve this is with what Houston calls warm minimalism—uncluttered spaces, neutral colors, natural textures. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026 Covered in silvery industrial panels, with a door that closes flush against the façade, the four-story building stands out for its museumlike minimalism. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026 The studio successfully created sophisticated spaces of serene minimalism, using rich natural materials like marble and oak wood which is best showcased in the generous bedrooms and the wellness area complete with an indoor pool. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimalism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalism
Noun
  • But the median voter isn’t exactly baying for moderation and compromise.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Coffee, when consumed in moderation, typically does not significantly disrupt the body's fluid balance.
    Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • This was the most straightforward, efficient episode of the season, pleasurable in its simplicity, with only one gimmick (the to-go orders) that barely made a difference to the episode’s outcome.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
  • That simplicity is an advantage that baseball has over hockey, where everything moves so much faster and the plays don’t happen in discrete chunks.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Just a reminder that greatness and modesty can go hand in hand.
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Democratic politics thrive when leaders and followers act with modesty and humility, when no one sees themselves as infallible or indispensable.
    Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In 2018, timed to the hotel's 25th anniversary, a major $60 million renovation by Didier Lefort, one of Hill’s co-collaborators, brought a fresh, timeless elegance up to the present moment without ever diluting its true attraction—the rainforest.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • Nia Long exuded timeless elegance for her Met Gala debut, stepping onto the carpet in her signature natural glam.
    Essence, Essence, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • The deputies had differing opinions on whether Adair had become compliant during the restraint.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
  • On their third album, Cost of Living Adjustment, Cola have embraced, if not maximalism, then at least letting go of restraint.
    David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • To say that guests were transported, would be an understatement.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
  • To say that Mfume has had an extraordinary career in public service is an incredible understatement.
    Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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