minimalism

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Recent Examples of minimalism That felt like a distinct shift from the steel minimalism that has been so dominant in recent years. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025 The look is nail minimalism at its finest, with a sheer nude color and an ultrashiny finish. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025 The warm, natural tones and earthen textures that envelope the home embrace an imperfect minimalism. Ashna Lulla, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2025 The work of one of her go-to designers, Catherine Walker, this was a look that laughed in the face of minimalism. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minimalism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalism
Noun
  • So perhaps the clearest difference between the final months of O’Neil and the early months of Pereira has been simplicity.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • The simplicity of getting your feet wet with these tools means that most of your time will be spent dealing with a company's security and compliance teams.
    Jeff Catlin, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
  • To pursue genuine internationalism, liberals also need to develop a degree of modesty about democracy itself.
    Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.
    Essence, Essence, 9 May 2025
  • Designed by renowned architect Robert Gurney, the residence has been hailed for marrying classic East Coast elegance with a clean, modern sensibility.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Director Maja Novakovic strikes a balance between restraint and gentle nudging, allowing the story to breathe while occasionally adding subtle touches to coax it forward.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
  • Drug companies in the U.S. face few restraints on what to charge for their products.
    David Armstrong, ProPublica, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • To say that the ex-Bayern Munich manager has proven a success in his first term would be an understatement.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • To say that NBCUniversal ad sales chairman Mark Marshall is bullish on what his company has to offer at this year’s upfront is an understatement.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025

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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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