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 concept had a more minimalist greenhouse which looks cool in the design workshop, but would severely limit passenger space.
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Inside, the interior is minimalist, part of the weight-saving, and there are carbon bits, including the monocoque, to save weight as well.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
The 125 guest rooms are minimalist, with contemporary furniture and a neutral palette, and some have patios.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Jenny Bird is a favorite for modern, minimalist jewelry that delivers unique sculptural shapes, and the brand’s bestselling Tome Earrings are perfect proof of that.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Inside, the interior is minimalist, part of the weight-saving, and there are carbon bits, including the monocoque, to save weight as well.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
The 125 guest rooms are minimalist, with contemporary furniture and a neutral palette, and some have patios.
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Jenny Bird is a favorite for modern, minimalist jewelry that delivers unique sculptural shapes, and the brand’s bestselling Tome Earrings are perfect proof of that.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimalist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Disney’s initial press information on the Elio 4K Blu-ray suggests that the film is going to appear on a high-capacity 100GB disc, despite its modest 98-minute run time.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The average household income is a more modest $216,465.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The band sets aside the winks and retro affectations for something unadorned and honest.—
Sarah Grant,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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The elder Hill stands for unadorned tradition, while the next generation experiments with bold new notes and techniques.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This was no isolated outburst, but part of a broader effort to delegitimize conservative participation in academic life.—
Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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First, the Heritage Foundation was never conservative.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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