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In terms of pure design, the monochromatic swoop of fabric (wool, cashmere, or some blend of the two) swathed around your neck, that coordinates perfectly with your outerwear, is a siren call to streamlined style lovers who like their minimalism with a little wink.
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Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
While simplicity of form, a limited and neutral color palette, and a ban on superfluous decoration remain core characteristics of minimalism, contemporary designers have put their stamp on the style through materiality and tonal warmth.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Late ‘80s delves into electronic minimalism, dreamy club, and experimental guitar, all seven songs imbued with the dull glow of starry skies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Sep. 2025
Everything from oversized, playful proportions to neutral minimalism to all manner of details — from feminine to fun.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
While simplicity of form, a limited and neutral color palette, and a ban on superfluous decoration remain core characteristics of minimalism, contemporary designers have put their stamp on the style through materiality and tonal warmth.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Late ‘80s delves into electronic minimalism, dreamy club, and experimental guitar, all seven songs imbued with the dull glow of starry skies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 Sep. 2025
Everything from oversized, playful proportions to neutral minimalism to all manner of details — from feminine to fun.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalism
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OpenAI said Sora includes multiple layers of safeguards meant to prevent unsafe content from being generated, using prompt filtering and output moderation across video frames and audio transcripts.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The company also indicated the app lacked robust content moderation to block objectionable user-generation content.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pieces serve as grounding tools, a nod to simplicity in design but layered with weighty symbolism.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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With its combination of simplicity, stability, and cost-efficiency, the kirigami parachute may soon find its place in both relief missions and advanced aerospace tests.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bush declined to do so out of modesty, an increasingly rare trait in today’s Washington.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What is especially striking is the contrast between the relative modesty of what is shown and the scenes of María Ángeles recounting her experiences, with great relish, to her childhood friend Joséfa (María Áfonsa Rosso), now a nun in a silent order.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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The pieces strike a balance between effortless cool and elegance.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those charges include four counts each of counterfeiting−delivery/possession of property and knowingly selling counterfeit, nonfunctional or noncompliant supplemental restraint systems.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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So is the freedom to shape and reshape the lyrics to achieve maximum fluidity and emotional impact, and to make an impact through nuance and understatement rather than by showboating.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Still, there’s no component of understatement.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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