minimalism

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Recent Examples of minimalism But leaders do need to understand that minimalism from a position of authority can feel different from minimalism between equals. Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Embrace minimalism to save money and heighten style. Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026 Let minimalism step aside to make way for colorful decor, patterns, and the antique-style pieces taking over design trends this year. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 This set is minimalism at its sweetest. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimalism
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Noun
  • Use your smartphone in moderation, or even better, treat yourself to a few days of digital detox—experience things firsthand and admire nature or a work of art with your own eyes rather than through a smartphone screen.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 29 May 2026
  • Starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, parsnips and rutabaga also have a high glycemic load and should be eaten in moderation, according to GoodRx.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • These young ladies are primed for a life of modesty and subservience to their husbands and the future fathers of their children.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
  • That is why organizations cannot afford to treat Humility as a nice-to-have trait or confuse it with politeness, modesty, or low confidence.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Spacious rooms and suites are among some of the largest in the city and reflect the elegance, refinement, and comfort long associated with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
  • Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • No official casualty figures were immediately available from the violence that prompted calls for restraint from the United Nations and the United States as the government and opposition traded blame for the violence.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
  • However, the negotiations have allowed Trump to say that relations with China are in good shape and that both countries have exercised restraint.
    Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Calling this a standard bookcase is an understatement.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • By contrast, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be competing at the tournament for only the second time and to say there is a degree of excitement among fans at home would be something of an understatement.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 4 June 2026

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“Minimalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalism. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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