MINIMALIST Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

minimalist

adjective

Definition of minimalist

as in simple

of, relating to, or following a style (as in art or design) that is characterized by simplicity and uses a small number of colors, parts, materials, etc. They took a minimalist approach to designing their apartment.

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Recent Examples of minimalist The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 Her minimalist expression is matched by Hildur Gudnadóttir’s almost subliminal composition and sound design that now represents a beating heart, now thundering clouds. — Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 This minimalist floor lamp takes plenty of inspiration from mid-century modern designer Arne Jacobsen. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Hailey Bieber will forever be one of my minimalist style icons, and this outfit is a perfect example of why. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimalist

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Underpinning this assessment is the fact that disagreements between the two nations have gradually expanded beyond simple tariff disputes.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
In simple terms, cherry juice targets the muscle inflammation caused by exercise, known as oxidative stress.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

Ovechkin played in all 82 games last season, posting 32 goals and 32 assists — modest by his standards, but remarkable at his age.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The walls of the smallish, modest dining room are adorned solely with promotional photos of its own food.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of modest

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In true Joycean fashion, Ironweed wants both symbolism and naturalism, the elevated language of heaven’s vaults alongside the unadorned details of bodily filth.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unadorned

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In a comment underneath a Facebook post from 2025, Headen called for foreign attacks on states with a large conservative population.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026
Vance had planned to be in New York for the anniversary last year but instead flew to Salt Lake City to be with the family of Charlie Kirk after the conservative activist was fatally shot.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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