minimalism

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Recent Examples of minimalism Shakespeare in Love actress Gwyneth Paltrow personified the minimalism of the ‘90s with this bubblegum pink taffeta Ralph Lauren evening dress. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 The front end in particular has become a talking point, with its slim headlights and reinterpreted kidney grille attempting to balance retro BMW cues with futuristic EV minimalism. New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 Today, brands like The Row use clean lines that are influenced by nineties minimalism. Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026 Unlike the more statement-forward canopy beds, the platform beds often come without a headboard, which either leans into minimalism or gives you an option to choose a design of your choice. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimalism
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Noun
  • Most have changed their policies on issues like the environment, diversity and content moderation to fall in line with the administration.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Matcha is generally safe to drink in moderation.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fishy Fishy, a longtime staple, stays faithful to what’s just come off the boat, while Catch of the Day turns a waterfront food truck into a lesson in simplicity done right.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Choice Home Warranty focuses on simplicity with two plans and is a more budget-friendly option for essential coverage.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In a city where architectural bombast has often been favored over architectural quality, the White House has stood apart for its grace and modesty.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
  • In lieu of a top, Suki Waterhouse wore two peacock feathers, designed by Tamara Ralph, rendered in gold crystal — the glittering tendrils just about protecting her modesty.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Long before American beauty became synonymous with department stores, celebrity founders and global conglomerates, Hudnut was exporting American elegance internationally.
    Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The city isn’t well-positioned to raise the money to address this fact in a sensible way, given limits on its taxing authority and current budgetary restraints.
    Kevin Cole, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The prosecutor argued that Officer Noonan showed restraint that day, only shooting when Fitzsimmons performed the tap-rack and pointed the gun.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • To say that the moment has been on his mind for years would be an understatement.
    Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
  • To say the series, created by Jacob Tierney, was a hit would be a massive understatement.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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