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
Charting a course in spring 2027, Amangati promises to be a haven of minimalist calm.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The brand has built a following for calm, minimalist formulas that support the skin barrier without piling on too many actives.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside, the cockpit is minimalist and takes cues from the F80.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
These leather coasters are unassuming and minimalist but wealthy—coasters that belong at The Row or Khaite.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The brand has built a following for calm, minimalist formulas that support the skin barrier without piling on too many actives.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Inside, the cockpit is minimalist and takes cues from the F80.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
These leather coasters are unassuming and minimalist but wealthy—coasters that belong at The Row or Khaite.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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In Catanzaro Lido, a beach town along the Ionian coast, meals tend to be simple and communal.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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In her first interview since becoming head of content at Disney+ EMEA, Angela Jain has said the message to writers and producers is simple, the streamer is going to greenlight more originals from the region and will be backing that effort with extra funds for local fare.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The other point is how the Marlins could replace a player of Alcantara’s talent for that modest-by-baseball-standards salary.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Set a modest milestone for today, then show your work to someone who can offer kind feedback.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The culture clash is presented unadorned without commentary.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Joseph navigated those years in the wake with unadorned reverence, while starting a family of his own and directing some of the most transcendent music videos of the 2010s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The idol system, concentrated around what’s known as the big four companies—HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG—is coming off as sluggish and conservative.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Minnesota specifically, there have been a total of 138 cases involving some sort of voter fraud between 2004 and 2025, according to data compiled by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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