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Recent Examples of minimalism
Midair, Govan dreamed up a temple to minimalism called Dia Beacon.
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
But Spiro has suggested that this may only be a temporary dwelling place, at least at this level of balladic minimalism.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Forego sterile minimalism and use this $14 two-pack of glass bottles for everyday everyday necessities like vitamins and mouthwash to be visible and within arm’s reach.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Where Love Story delivers high-society minimalism, Sex and the City gives you the chaotic, glamorous dating scene happening in the same city during roughly the same era.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
But Spiro has suggested that this may only be a temporary dwelling place, at least at this level of balladic minimalism.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Forego sterile minimalism and use this $14 two-pack of glass bottles for everyday everyday necessities like vitamins and mouthwash to be visible and within arm’s reach.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Where Love Story delivers high-society minimalism, Sex and the City gives you the chaotic, glamorous dating scene happening in the same city during roughly the same era.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalism
Noun
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Eggs, bacon drive down prices Over the past six months, price moderation was driven primarily by the falling price of eggs and bacon.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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After his purchase, Musk slashed the company’s workforce, gutted its trust and safety team and rolled back content moderation policies.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Something about the simplicity of that, coupled with the canyon’s display of deep time, reminded me how small and temporary my own existence was, and therefore how precious.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some approaches to astrophotography emphasize simplicity and portability, while others reward patience and precision.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Part of her appeal is that, even though her voice is commanding, there’s nothing particularly imperious about her personality, which borders on something like modesty.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Where dahlias and zinnias offer structure and bold blooms, cosmos add airy elegance to any garden or cut flower arrangement.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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In February 2004, Castaneda Negrete was convicted of first-degree burglary and unlawful restraint, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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That restraint could have been used as a moment of national unity and reform.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To call Ibis an elevated lounge is an understatement.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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And that might be an understatement.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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