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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Bumble also describes Deception Detector as a system intended to identify and prevent potentially misleading activity, supported by human moderation.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Even though maple syrup is the healthier option, remember that moderation is key—both white table sugar and maple syrup are considered added sugars, and should be limited to maintain a healthy diet.

— Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderation

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Rooted in casual elegance, the spring collection introduced a refreshing palette of aquamarine blue, sage green and pink flanking the brand’s distinctive ivories, ecrus and beiges.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
An approach to hospitality in which elegance is expressed not through excess, but through the relevance of every gesture and the thought behind every choice.

— Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of elegance

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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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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
To say Scott was an amazing father, brother, son, uncle, godfather and friend to all would be an understatement.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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